Sports News of 2026-10-14
Ghana’s World Cup Spending: A breakdown of costs in 2022 and 2026
Ghana’s overall expenditure estimates for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was lower than the amount recorded for the 2022 edition, which sparked public outrage over the cost of the team’s participation.
Following the backlash over the 2022 budget, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, led by Kofi Adams, took steps to review some of the items submitted by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), with the aim of reducing expenditure and safeguarding taxpayers’ money.
According to data from the sports ministry, the total expenditure for Ghana’s participation in the 2026 edition stood at GH¢55.08 million, compared with approximately GH¢65.93 million for the 2022 World Cup. This represents a reduction of about GH¢10.85 million.
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While some budget items were significantly reduced, others remained unchanged or were adjusted to reflect changes in the number of personnel involved in the delegation.
Overall Ghana Football Association budget estimates
2022 World Cup: $14,184,100
2026 World Cup: $13,776,965
Difference: $407,135
Total World Cup delegation
2022: 87 persons
2026: 69 persons
Difference: 18 fewer persons in 2026
Breakdown of selected budget items
Players’ appearance fees
2022: $2,600,000
2026: $2,600,000
Difference: No change
Management Committee
2022: $600,000
2026: $250,000
Difference: $350,000 reduction
Physiotherapists
2022: $200,000 for two physiotherapists
2026: $120,000 for three physiotherapists
Difference: $80,000 reduction
Goalkeeper coaches
2022: $100,000 for one coach
2026: $90,000 for two coaches
Difference: $10,000 reduction
Video analysts
2022: $100,000 for two analysts
2026: $100,000 for three analysts
Difference: No change in the total allocation, despite the addition of one analyst
Dietician/Nutritionist
2022: $50,000
2026: $20,000
Difference: 60% reduction
Purse holder/Ministry accountant
2022: $50,000
2026: $10,000
Difference: 80% reduction
Appearance Fees
2022: GH¢59,150,000
2026: GH¢50, 787,942.77
Difference: GH¢8.6 million lower in 2026
Total Estimate
2022: GH¢65,933,924.68 ($5,071,840.36)
2026: GH¢55,079,487.97 ($4,673,337.46
Difference: GH¢10,854,436.71 ($398.502.9
Forex Rates: $1= GH¢13 for 2022 / 1 = GH¢11.7859 for 2026
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