Black Stars will obtain GHâµ150 million ($13.68 million) from the federal government to fund their participation within the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, November 13, 2025, throughout the presentation of the 2026 Finances Assertion in Parliament.
Dr Forson defined that the allocation displays the federal government’s ongoing dedication to supporting nationwide groups in main worldwide tournaments and selling sports activities growth throughout the nation.
“The federal government’s sustained funding in sports activities has yielded spectacular outcomes, with the Black Stars qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” he mentioned.
“An quantity of GHâµ150 million has been allotted for the Black Stars to take part within the World Cup.”
Ghana will study its opponents on the World Cup throughout the official attract Washington, DC, on December 5.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which can characteristic 48 groups, will provide a document $652 million in prize cash, up from $440 million in Qatar 2022.
Every staff will obtain a hard and fast quantity based mostly on the stage they attain, as outlined under:
Group Stage: Groups eradicated will obtain $10 million every.
Spherical of 32 and Spherical of 16: $13 million and $15 million, respectively.
High Finishers: Winners will earn $50 million, runners-up $35 million, third place $32 million, and fourth place $30 million.
