The Ministry of Sports and Recreation says the government’s World Cup ticket support scheme has ended following the conclusion of the Black Stars’ group-stage matches, with nearly 3,000 tickets distributed to supporters across North America.
In an issued statement, the ministry said the government procured a limited number of tickets for Ghana’s three group-stage games against Panama’s national football team, England’s national football team and Croatia’s national football team as part of a national support initiative.
According to the ministry, 948 tickets were allocated for Ghana’s match against Panama, 1,000 for the England game and 974 for the Croatia fixture.
The ministry added that the tickets were not intended for commercial sale and were instead distributed through Ghana’s diplomatic missions in Canada and the United States, recognized Ghanaian associations, supporter groups, sponsors and other stakeholder channels.
Tickets were issued electronically through FIFA’s mobile ticketing platform either directly to approved individuals or through designated group leaders, the ministry said.
The statement acknowledged dissatisfaction among some supporters who were unable to secure tickets, saying demand significantly exceeded the number available.
“We fully understand the disappointment of supporters who could not be accommodated within the limited allocation,” the ministry said.
The government clarified that its ticket arrangement applied only to the Black Stars’ group-stage matches and that there would be no state-supported ticket allocation for subsequent rounds of the tournament.
Fans seeking tickets for future matches have been advised to purchase them directly through FIFA’s official ticketing platform or accredited ticket agencies.
The ministry also said it plans to publish the list of individuals, groups and institutions that received tickets under the scheme once an appropriate disclosure format is finalized, describing the move as part of efforts to ensure transparency and accountability. The statement was signed by Kofi Iddie Adams, Ghana’s minister for sports and recreation.
The announcement comes amid heightened public interest in Ghana’s participation at the World Cup and scrutiny over ticket access for supporters traveling from Ghana and the diaspora.
