Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has openly acknowledged the scale of the task awaiting the Black Stars against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but insists the team is prepared to meet the challenge head-on.Drawn into a demanding Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama, Ghana faces one of its toughest group-stage assignments in recent tournament history. Speaking in an interview, Semenyo revealed there has already been some light-hearted banter with English players ahead of the encounter.Theres been a bit of small talk [with English players], but as Ghanaians, we know its going to be a bit of a challenge, Semenyo said. He did not shy away from praising England’s formidable squad, describing them as a “star-studded team” filled with “top-class players”.However, the Manchester City striker was quick to underline Ghana’s self-belief. But we believe in ourselves, he added confidently, reflecting a growing optimism within the national team camp as they aim to move past recent World Cup disappointments. Ghana has failed to progress beyond the group stage in its last two appearances.The Black Stars will begin their campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, a match seen as crucial for setting a positive tone. They then face England on June 21 in Boston before concluding the group stage against Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.For Semenyo, who is enjoying a standout debut season in the Premier League, the tournament represents a major platform to showcase Ghana’s talent and competitiveness against the world’s best.
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