Mohammed Kudus is missing from Ghana's FIFA World Cup squad due to a quad injury.
The 25-year-old forward suffered the injury in January and was expected to return in March.
What happened?
Ghana will face England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 without their third captain, Mohammed Kudus.
The Black Stars have not gone beyond the group-stage since 2010.
Why it matters for Mohammed Kudus
Mohammed Kudus has scored 13 times in 46 international appearances for Ghana.
He took centre stage with a brace against South Korea in the last edition of the World Cup.
The forward's absence will be felt, as he has assisted six more goals for Ghana.
What comes next?
Coach Queiroz will rely on Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo and Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams.
Ghana is grouped with England, Croatia, and Panama in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The Black Stars will look for a similar run to their 2010 quarterfinals appearance.
Mohammed Kudus's injury has been a setback for the team, as he was expected to play a key role.
The 25-year-old forward has not played a game since Thomas Frank was coaching Tottenham.
Ghana's match against England is scheduled to take place in Boston on Tuesday, June 18, 2026.
The team will look to secure a second consecutive win in the tournament.
Mohammed Kudus's recovery has been slow, and he has not been able to get fit in time for the tournament.
The Black Stars will face a tough challenge without their third captain, but they are determined to succeed.
As of June 18, 2026, Mohammed Kudus has played 46 times for Ghana, scoring 13 times and assisting six more goals.
The team's performance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be closely watched by fans around the world.