
Athletic Club forward Iñaki Williams declared himself “proud, focused, and ready” after officially securing his spot in Ghana’s final 26-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
National team head coach Carlos Queiroz finalized his Black Stars roster just ahead of the official FIFA tournament deadline.
Williams is set to anchor the frontline alongside veteran Jordan Ayew and forward Antoine Semenyo.
The West African nation faces an incredibly demanding challenge in tournament Group L, where they are matched against global football heavyweights England, Croatia, and Panama.
Despite this daunting task, Williams expressed immense confidence in his team’s potential to shake up the tournament while displaying the joy of selection on his X account.
Proud. Focused. READY. ð¬ððð¿ pic.twitter.com/2CwKyMV2cz
â IÃAKI WILLIAMS ARTHUER (@Williaaams45) June 2, 2026
The Black Stars are currently wrapping up their intensive pre-tournament training camp in Cardiff, Wales.
They will play a final warm-up friendly match against Wales tonight before flying out directly to North America.
Ghana officially kicks off their World Cup campaign against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, in Toronto, Canada, looking to secure an early competitive advantage.

