By OkayGoal 
Ghana’s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Iddie Adams, has disclosed that the government has secured 1,000 tickets in advance for supporters of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the tournament as one of the most expensive ever for fans.
He explained that the early acquisition was a strategic decision aimed at preventing escalating costs and ensuring Ghanaian fans are not priced out of the competition.
“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.
Mr Adams further clarified that the government initiative does not stand alone, noting that other institutions have also made independent arrangements to support fan attendance.
“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 step up preparations for the tournament in North America. Ghana will face Wales in a friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium, before taking on Jamaica on June 10 in their final warm-up match.
Ghana has been drawn in Group L of the 2026 World Cup alongside Panama, England, and Croatia.
Their campaign will begin on June 17 against Panama at BMO Field, before a high-profile clash with England on June 23, and a final group match against Croatia on June 27.