'Qualifying is a big statement' - Kudus on World Cup draw against England

Black Stars forward, Kudus Mohammed has welcome the challenge of facing the Three Lions of England in the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Black Stars on Friday, December 5, 2025, were drawn into Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside 1996 winner England, 2018 finalist Croatia and 2025 CONCACAF Nations League winner Panama.

Reacting to the draw at the pre-match conference of Tottenham Hotspurs' UEFA Champions League game against Slavia Prague, Kudus said the Black Stars worked hard to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and they welcome the England challenge.

“To qualify for the World Cup alone is a big statement from us and it shows what we can do. There’s still a bit of time so just focus here for now, it’s good to have England in the group,” Kudus Mohammed said at his pre-match conference on Monday, December 8, 2025.

Ghana's only game against the Three Lions of England ended in a 1-1 draw when the two teams met in an international friendly game on March 29, 2011, at the Wembley Stadium.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.

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