Ghana’s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Iddie Adams, says the government has secured 1,000 tickets in advance for Black Stars supporters ahead of the 2026 global football showpiece, describing the arrangement as a costly but necessary intervention.
Speaking to Citi News, Adams noted that planning ahead was critical in avoiding inflated costs associated with last-minute ticket purchases for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which he said presents unprecedented logistical and financial challenges for fans.
He described the process as demanding, stressing that early action helped secure access at a more manageable cost.
“It is really nightmarish and a difficult one. This is the first time we are trying that. For us as a country, this is the first time we are playing a World Cup in that zone,” he told Citi News.
“Luckily for us, we managed and planned very well and effectively. We ordered for 1,000. I believe that that is what has saved the situation because if we were waiting till now, it would have cost us huge sums of money to even get those number of tickets,” Kofi Adams stated.
According to him, the allocation is not limited to government arrangements alone, as the Football Association and other partner organisations have also independently secured tickets to support Ghanaian fans travelling to the tournament.
“I wouldn’t say only a thousand. The FA itself has secured some tickets. We have other organisations that also have secured tickets. They are all sponsoring Ghanaians to be able to get in there,” he said.
The development comes as the Black Stars continue preparations for the tournament, with their build-up schedule including international friendlies against Wales and Jamaica.
Ghana will face Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium before taking on Jamaica on June 10 in their final warm-up fixture.
At the tournament proper, Ghana has been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.
The Black Stars will open their campaign on June 17 against Panama at BMO Field, before facing England on June 23 and concluding the group stage against Croatia on June 27.
