Black Stars Step Up Preparations in Mexico Ahead of Friendly Clash Against World Cup Hosts
The Black Stars of Ghana have intensified preparations in Puebla ahead of Friday’s high-profile international friendly against Mexico as attention turns toward the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Ghana squad arrived in North America on Sunday to begin camping for the warm-up encounter, which forms part of the team’s build-up to the global tournament set to be staged across Mexico, Canada and the United States next month.
Training sessions are expected to continue throughout Wednesday and Thursday as head coach Carlos Queiroz fine-tunes his squad ahead of the friendly showdown on May 22.
The match is seen as an important test for the Black Stars against one of the World Cup co-host nations, with the technical team eager to assess the squad’s readiness before the official announcement of Ghana’s final World Cup roster.
Beyond preparations for the Mundial, the game also presents a valuable opportunity for emerging players seeking to impress the coaching staff and strengthen their chances of securing places in both the senior national team and the Black Meteors setup.
Queiroz and his backroom staff are expected to closely monitor individual performances as competition for places in the squad continues to intensify ahead of the tournament.
