### Ghana's Black Stars Celebrate World Cup Qualification After Dominant Performance Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars, has successfully qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their fifth appearance in the tournament's history. This achievement comes after a decisive 5-0 victory over Chad in the final round of Group I qualifiers, where they accumulated a total of 25 points from 10 matches. The qualification is particularly significant as it follows a disappointing absence from the 2025 African Cup of Nations, showcasing the team's remarkable resurgence in international football [https://zamin.uz/en/sport/163441-ghana-qualified-for-the-2026-world-cup-with-21-participants.html][https://www.socialnews.xyz/2025/10/12/ghana-qualify-for-their-fifth-fifa-world-cup]. ### Breakdown of Ghana's Qualification Journey 1. **Match Performance**: - Ghana's qualification was secured with a crucial 1-0 win against Comoros, where Mohammed Kudus scored the decisive goal [https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/sports/kudus-goal-ghana-qualifies-world-cup-2026-as99][https://sports.yahoo.com/article/kudus-nets-winner-ghana-qualify-212419772.html]. 2. **Group Stage Success**: - The Black Stars dominated their group, finishing with 25 points, which included a significant 5-0 victory over the Central African Republic just days before the final match against Comoros [https://www.graphic.com.gh/sports/sports-news/black-stars-thrash-central-african-republic-to-move-closer-to-2026-world-cup-qualification.html][https://dailypost.ng/2025/10/09/2026-world-cup-ghana-close-in-on-qualification-after-thrashing-central-african-republic]. 3. **Historical Context**: - Ghana joins Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia as the fifth African nation to qualify for the upcoming World Cup, which will be hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the USA from June 11 to July 19, 2026 [https://sports.yahoo.com/article/ghana-qualifies-2026-world-cup-222024426.html][https://asaaseradio.com/black-stars-qualify-for-fifa-2026-world-cup]. ### Supporting Evidence of Ghana's Performance - **Match Results**: - Ghana's final qualifying match results: - **Ghana vs. Comoros**: 1-0 (Kudus goal) [https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/sports/kudus-goal-ghana-qualifies-world-cup-2026-as99]. - **Ghana vs. Central African Republic**: 5-0 [https://www.graphic.com.gh/sports/sports-news/black-stars-thrash-central-african-republic-to-move-closer-to-2026-world-cup-qualification.html]. - **Points Accumulation**: - Total points: 25 from 10 matches, showcasing consistent performance throughout the qualifiers [https://zamin.uz/en/sport/163441-ghana-qualified-for-the-2026-world-cup-with-21-participants.html]. ### Conclusion: Ghana's Path to the World Cup In summary, **Ghana's Black Stars have successfully qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup**, demonstrating a strong comeback after previous setbacks. The team's journey included: 1. **Dominant victories** in the qualifiers, particularly against Comoros and the Central African Republic. 2. **A solid points tally** of 25, reflecting their competitive edge in Group I. 3. **Historical significance** as they join other African nations in the global tournament. This qualification not only highlights the team's resilience but also sets the stage for their participation in one of the world's most prestigious sporting events [https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/ghana-qualifies-for-2026-world-cup][https://ghanasoccernet.com/ghana-becomes-fifth-african-country-to-secure-2026-world-cup-qualification].