Germany Confirms Friendly Match Against Ghana Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Germany has officially announced a friendly match against Ghana scheduled for March 30 in Stuttgart as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The German national team, led by head coach Julian Nagelsmann, will face Ghana, coached by former Bundesliga player Otto Addo, both teams having qualified for the tournament. Germany is drawn into Group E alongside Curaçao, Ecuador, and Côte d'Ivoire, while Ghana competes in Group L with England, Croatia, and Panama. Nagelsmann expressed enthusiasm about the matchup, highlighting Ghana's strong counter-attacking style as a valuable preview for Germany’s upcoming group stage clash with Côte d'Ivoire. Historically, Germany and Ghana have met twice in World Cups—Germany won 1-0 in 2010 and both teams drew 2-2 in 2014. Besides the Ghana friendly, Germany will also play matches against Switzerland on March 27, Finland on May 31, and the USA on June 2 in their 2026 preparation schedule. This friendly adds a crucial element to Germany's buildup, providing competitive testing ahead of the tournament hosted by Canada, the USA, and Mexico.