Tough Draw Ahead? Ghana Lands in Pot 4 for 2026 World Cup

The stage is being set for the biggest FIFA World Cup in history, and we now know where Ghana's Black Stars will be placed for the high-stakes group stage draw.

In the latest FIFA rankings released in November 2025, Ghana has been seeded in Pot 4, setting the stage for a potential "Group of Death" scenario when the balls are drawn on December 5th in Washington, USA.

The Draw Lowdown: What You Need to Know

The Event: The official 2026 World Cup draw.

The Date: December 5, 2025.

The Stakes: Determining the group-stage opponents for the 48-team tournament.

The Situation: 42 of the 48 teams have already qualified, with the final six spots to be decided in play-offs next March.

With the hosts and top-ranked teams filling Pot 1, Ghana’s position in Pot 4 as one of the lower-ranked qualified teams means they are almost guaranteed a formidable challenge right from the start.

A Potential "Group of Death" on the Horizon?

So, what does Pot 4 actually mean for the Black Stars? In short, it means there are no easy paths.

Ghana could be drawn into a group with a footballing giant from Pot 1, which includes the likes of:

Argentina (Defending Champions)

France

England

Brazil

Spain

Germany

And that's just the beginning. From Pot 2, they could face recent powerhouses like Croatia, Morocco, Uruguay, or Senegal. Add a tricky opponent from Pot 3 like the Ivory Coast, Egypt, or Algeria, and the path to the knockout rounds becomes incredibly steep.

The only small consolation? Teams from the same confederation (except UEFA, which has many teams) cannot be drawn together, so we won't see Ghana face other African nations like Morocco or Senegal in the group stage.

The Official Pots at a Glance

Here’s how the pots stack up ahead of the draw:

Pot 1: Mexico (Host), Canada (Host), United States (Host), Germany, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Spain, France, England, Netherlands, Portugal

Pot 2: Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Senegal, Japan, Iran, South Korea, Ecuador, Austria, Australia

Pot 3: Norway, Panama, Egypt, Algeria, Scotland, Paraguay, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Qatar, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa

Pot 4: Jordan, Cape Verde, Ghana, Curaçao, New Zealand, Haiti, + 6 Play-off Winners

The final pieces of the puzzle—the last six teams—will be determined in the play-offs in March 2026, but Ghana’s challenging destiny is already taking shape.

One thing is for sure: the Black Stars will need to be at their absolute best. The draw on December 5th will reveal just how tough their road in North America will be.

What do you think? What's the best and worst-case draw for the Black Stars? Let us know in the comments!