The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially on, with just a few months left before the world’s biggest football tournament kicks off. Scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, the competition will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico — a historic first for three nations to co-host the event.Qualifiers across the continents are currently in full swing, as teams battle for a place among the expanded 48-nation lineup. The host countries have already secured automatic qualification, while many others are fighting for their tickets through tough group stages. In Africa, the qualification process features nine groups of six teams, with each group winner earning a direct slot to the finals and the best runners-up entering a playoff round.For Ghana, the road to qualification remains open, as the Black Stars continue to chase one of the coveted African spots. Meanwhile, the group stage draw for the World Cup is expected to take place in December 2025, setting the stage for a thrilling global showdown next summer. Football fans worldwide are eagerly waiting for what promises to be the most competitive and inclusive World Cup in history.
