Ghana’s Black Stars have climbed eight places in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking following their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Black Stars are now ranked 65th in the world, up from 73rd in the previous ranking released before the tournament.
The latest ranking, published by FIFA on July 20, 2026, reflects the impact of Ghana’s campaign at the global tournament.
Ghana’s improved position also places the Black Stars among the top-ranked teams in Africa, with the latest movement providing a boost to the national team after its return to the World Cup stage.
The ranking improvement comes despite Ghana’s elimination from the tournament at the Round of 32 stage after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia.
The Black Stars’ return to the World Cup was nevertheless a significant development for the team after Ghana missed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The latest FIFA ranking offers a positive indicator of the team’s competitive standing as Ghana looks ahead to upcoming international assignments and preparations for future major tournaments.
The Black Stars will be hoping to build on the improvement and continue their upward movement in the global rankings through strong performances in upcoming international fixtures.
