Ayew dropped as Carlos Queiroz names final 26-man Ghana squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has named his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The announcement comes with a notable absence — veteran forward Andre Ayew has been dropped from the final squad, marking a potential end to his World Cup journey with the Black Stars.

The squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang

Defenders: Gideon Mensah, Derrick Luckassen, Alidu Seidu, Marvin Senaya, Jonas Adjetey, Abdul Mumin, Baba Rahman, Jerome Opoku, Kojo Peprah Oppong

Midfielders: Caleb Yirenkyi, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Elisha Owusu, Augustine Boakye, Fatawu Issahaku

Forwards: Brandon Thomas Asante, Prince Kwabena Adu, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Inaki Williams, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Ernest Nuamah

Ghana will begin their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17 at BMO Field before facing England on June 23 at Gillette Stadium. The four-time African champions will conclude their group-stage matches against Croatia on June 27.