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.

The road ahead

Group game 1 · Wed 17 June

vs Panama1–0 W

Group game 2 · Tue 23 June

at England0–0 D

Group game 3 · Sat 27 June

at Croatia1–2 L

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