The Black Stars of Ghana has added another important test to their schedule ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will play an international friendly against Mexico in May.
The match is set to take place in Mexico on Friday, May 22, 2026. The specific stadium for the game has not been announced yet. This fixture is part of Ghana’s plan to prepare for the World Cup, which will be hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
For both teams, the game serves a key purpose. It will allow the coaches to evaluate players who could represent their countries at the World Cup. Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, will use this opportunity to look at players from the local league, those in European leagues he follows closely, and some Under-23 players. The U-23 players are also preparing for upcoming Olympic Games qualifiers.
This friendly against Mexico is the third preparatory match confirmed by the Ghana Football Association. The team has already scheduled games against Austria and Germany during the next FIFA international window in March.
Otto Addo and his coaching staff will announce the squad for the Austria and Germany friendlies in the coming days. The match against Mexico will add to the series of warm-up games planned before the World Cup begins.
World Cup Context
For Mexico, this friendly is a key part of their buildup. They are scheduled to play the opening match of the World Cup against South Africa on June 11. They will then face other opponents in Group A, which could include South Korea, Czech Republic, Denmark, Republic of Ireland, or North Macedonia.
Ghana will begin their World Cup journey in Group L. They are set to play Panama on June 17, followed by matches against England and Croatia. The team is working to make a strong impression in the tournament.