Accra: The Black Stars are set to take on Austria in an international friendly as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game against Austria will take place in Vienna at the Ernst Happel Stadium on March 27, 2026, as the team assesses its players and overall strength ahead of the Mundial.
According to Ghana Web, Austria, ranked 25th, are placed in Group J alongside Jordan, Argentina, and Algeria. Three days later, the Black Stars will face Germany in Stuttgart on March 30, 2026, in their final friendly of the international break. Germany have been drawn into Group E for the 2026 World Cup, which includes Cura§ao, C´te d'Ivoire, and Ecuador.
The Black Stars, on the other hand, are in Group L alongside England, Panama, and Croatia. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has stated that the games will give players the opportunity to justify their inclusion in the final squad for the Mundial.