Ghana came within a missed penalty of the semi-finals in 2010 — the closest an African side had then come. Four-time African champions, they are a continental powerhouse.

Their road

Group game 1 · Wed 17 Jun

vs Panama1–0 W

Group game 2 · Tue 23 Jun

at England0–0 D

Group game 3 · Sat 27 Jun

at Croatia1–2 L

Round of 32 · Fri 3 Jul

at Colombia0–1 L

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.