Ghana’s Black Stars will travel from Rhode Island to Philadelphia today as preparations intensify for their decisive FIFA World Cup Group L encounter against Croatia on Saturday.
The team, led by head coach Carlos Queiroz, held a recovery training session on Wednesday at Bryant University, a day after their 0-0 draw with England at Gillette Stadium.
The result kept Ghana firmly in contention in the group and boosted confidence within the camp ahead of the final group match.
After two matches, Ghana and England now sit level on four points each at the top of Group L, having recorded one win and one draw apiece.
With qualification to the Round of 32 still open, the upcoming fixture against Croatia is expected to be decisive.
A win for the Black Stars would guarantee progression to the next stage of the tournament and could potentially secure top spot in the group, depending on other results.
The squad is scheduled to depart Rhode Island today and will complete its final training session on Friday in Philadelphia.
The match against Croatia will be played at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, June 28, 2026, with kickoff set for 5:00 p.m. (ET) and 9:00 p.m. (GMT).
Ghana’s performance against England drew widespread praise for its tactical discipline and resilience. The Black Stars adopted a compact defensive structure that frustrated the Three Lions for much of the game, limiting clear scoring opportunities.
Several players stood out in the encounter, including goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, centre-back Jerome Opoku, and midfielder Kwasi Sibo, all of whom played key roles in securing the valuable point.
