Black Stars Line Up Austria Friendly in Vienna Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Ghana’s Black Stars have secured a major international test as part of their build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a friendly clash against Austria scheduled for March in Europe.
The high-profile encounter will be staged at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium on Friday, March 27, 2026, with kick-off set for 17:00 GMT. The fixture is expected to give head coach Otto Addo a clear measure of his squad against disciplined European opposition.
The match forms a key part of Ghana’s preparations for the global tournament, where the Black Stars have been drawn into a demanding Group I alongside England, Croatia, and Panama. With tough competition ahead, the March international window will be used to fine-tune tactics, test combinations, and evaluate squad depth.
Austria will also view the game as an important rehearsal for the World Cup. The European side has been placed in Group J, where they face a challenging route against reigning champions Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan.
The showdown with Austria will be Ghana’s first confirmed friendly in March. Just three days later, the Black Stars will take on Germany on Monday, March 30, 2026, adding another elite opponent to an ambitious preparation schedule.
Both fixtures are expected to play a vital role in sharpening Ghana’s match fitness and tactical cohesion as focus intensifies on a competitive 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
