World Cup 2026: Derrick Luckassen replaces Djiku as Carlos Queiroz names final 26-man squad

Mon 01st Jun, 2026 23:29

Cyprus-based defender Derrick Luckassen is the latest addition to the Black Stars squad following the announcement of the team for the 2026 World Cup in North America, replacing injured Alexander Djiku.

Head coach Carlos Queiroz announced his 26-man squad on Monday evening, with the team made up of a blend of experience and youthful exuberance.

The Portuguese trainer included youngsters Marvin Senaya, Caleb Yirenkyi and Christopher Bonsu Baah in his team alongside veterans Jordan Ayew and Thomas Partey.

Ayew, the captain of the side, will be making his third World Cup appearance while several players in the team, including Fatawu Issahaku and Antoine Semenyo will be going for their second tournament.

ðŸ«¶ðŸ¾ 26 Men. One Mission! ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡ðŸ†

ðŸ‘¤ Head Coach Carlos Queiroz has named Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico. ðŸŒ

ðŸ—“ï¸ The campaign begins on 17 June against Panama in Toronto, followed by a clash with England in Boston on 23 June and Croatia inâ€¦ pic.twitter.com/qLCpZwuGxn

â€” ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡ Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) June 1, 2026

Meanwhile, goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi were dropped after a week of camping with the Black Stars in Wales.

The Black Stars will face Wales on Tuesday, June 2, as part of preparations to the tournament before flying to Boston for the World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada.

Below is the full squad:

GOALKEEPERS: Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang

DEFENDERS: Derrick Luckassen, Abdul Mumin, Jonas Adjetey, Gideon Mensah, Baba Rahman, Alidu Seidu, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Jerome Opoku, Marvin Senaya

MIDFIELDERS: Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Elisha Owusu, Caleb Yirenkyi, Augustine Boakye

ATTACKERS: Jordan Ayew, Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Fatawu Issahaku, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Prince Adu Kwabena, Ernest Nuamah, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Brandon Thomas-Asante

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World Cup 2026: Derrick Luckassen replaces Djiku as Carlos Queiroz names final 26-man squad

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