Ghana: Black Stars to Face Austria in Friendly

23 January 2026
Ghanaian Times (Accra)

Austria will host Ghana in an international friendly at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium as part of the two countries' preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Both countries have secured qualification for the quadrennial competition, scheduled for June in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

The Black Stars are paired with England, Croatia, and Panama in Group I, while Austria faces World Champions, Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan in Group J.

The friendly against Austria is one of two matches lined up for the Black Stars in March ahead of the World Cup.

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