The Ghana national team secured their long-expected qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, defeating Comoros 1–0 in their final Group I match at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Mohammed Kudus netted the decisive goal in the 47th minute, finishing off a precise cross from Thomas Partey to send the home crowd into celebration.
The Black Stars dominated proceedings for most of the game, and only a heavy home loss could have jeopardized their qualification hopes. The win confirms Ghana’s place at the 2026 finals in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, marking the nation’s sixth appearance at football’s most prestigious tournament.
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In the other Group I match, Madagascar’s hopes of advancing to the regional playoff as one of the top four group runners-up was crushed by already eliminated Mali.
Les Aigles dominated the islanders in a 3-1 victory at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako, eliminating the possibility of more than one team qualifying from Group I. Lassine Sinayoko and Dorgeles Nene scored in the first half and Sinayoko added another in the second half before a late consolation from Madagascar in second half stoppage time.
Earlier on Sunday, Central African Republic defeated hosts Chad 3-2 in an entertaining match between already eliminated teams.
2026 World Cup Qualifying: Final Group I Table
Ghana- 25 points
Madagascar- 19 points
Mali- 18 points
Comoros- 15 points
Central African Republic- 8 points
Chad- 1 point
