Black Stars Soar to 65th in Latest FIFA Rankings After World Cup Win

The Black Stars have moved to 65th in the latest FIFA ranking following their win over Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana, who previously occupied the 73rd position, have moved eight places up in the latest ranking after winning their opening game at the Word Cup.

Carlos Queiroz’s side defeated Panama by a goal to nil courtesy of a Caleb Yirenkyi strike in the dying embers of the game on Wednesday evening. Ghana went into the tournament as one of the lowest ranked teams and occupying the 73rd position.

However, after just one game played with all three points, Ghana now sit in the 65th position. This is a massive leap, especially considering that other African teams, such as Cape Verde, are still ranked below them.

France overtook Spain to go second while Germany now moved to ninth in the ranking. Co-hosts Mexico and the United States of America have also seen upward movements to 13th and 15th respectively while Austria, Korea Republic and Australia also occupying positions 21st, 22nd and 23rd. Norway now ranked 27th while Côte d’Ivoire also moved to 30th. Congo DR following the 1-1 draw with Portugal have also moved to 43rd.

The Black Stars next game is against England on Tuesday, June 23rd before facing off Croatia in their final group game.

Carlos Queiroz has praised his team's resilience and teamwork, saying 'The players gave everything I asked for, and they played with heart.' Ghana's fans are now eagerly anticipating the team's next match to see if they can maintain their form.

The Black Stars' win over Panama has also sparked hopes that they can make a deeper run in the tournament. Their next game against England will be a crucial test of their skills and tactics.

Ghana's improved ranking has sent a ripple effect through the football world, with many analysts predicting that they could cause an upset in their next match. However, it's too early to write off the other teams in the group, and Queiroz will need to make strategic decisions to ensure his team stays ahead of the competition.