Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz believes his side must find a path to victory in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama, www.aclsports.com reports.
The experienced Portuguese tactician, preparing for his fifth FIFA World Cup finals appearance, struck a confident but measured tone ahead of the Black Stars’ Group L opener against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
“The final outcome of football is always a mystery,” said Queiroz. “There is no formula, and that is why it’s still so special after all these years. How much are you committed on the day of the game?”
“We’re strong, and we’ll showcase our strengths in the game. Panama is a well-organized team and we hold them in high regard because they are competitive. We have good solutions to their strengths and will try to expose the weaknesses they have,” Queiroz added.
As anticipation grows among Ghanaian fans across Africa and beyond, the coach says the team’s focus is firmly on achieving one goal.
“At the end of the day, football is a very simple game, and I don’t like to overcomplicate it. The only thing that we’re thinking about is winning. If you do it through the air, if you do it on the right side, on the left side, all that doesn’t matter. We just have to find a path to victory,” the 73-year-old concluded.
As the countdown to kick-off continues, Ghana’s mission is clear: begin their World Cup campaign with a statement of intent, but they will have to do so in the absence of midfielder Thomas Partey.
