Audio By Carbonatix Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed belief in the Black Stars’ ability to hold their own against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pointing to the squad’s experience as a key factor. The Black Stars are scheduled to face the England national football team on June 23 in their second Group L game at the global tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Speaking on the All Out Football podcast, Semenyo admitted the challenge posed by England, now coached by Thomas Tuchel, but stressed that Ghana possess the pedigree to compete at that level. “I’m looking forward to it. It’s going to be tough, especially against England, but we have a lot of experience,” he said. Ghana will open their campaign against Panama national football team on June 17, before facing England, and will wrap up their group stage matches against Croatia national football team on June 27. As part of their build-up, the Black Stars are expected to regroup in May for a series of preparatory games, beginning with a friendly against Mexico national football team before taking on Wales national football team on June 2. Following disappointing group-stage exits at the 2014 and 2022 editions, attention will be on head coach Carlos Queiroz to guide the team to a stronger showing on the world stage. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Antoine Semenyo Black Stars DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story ‘Fix things or we won’t win’ – Kuffour warns over Black Stars struggles Roger De Sa agrees deal to join Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars assistant coach Black Stars Coach Carlos Queiroz to meet media in Accra on thursday Hindsight: Injuries, poor form, fast eroding Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana options Thursdays for the Black Stars: Gov’t institutionalises weekly updates on $30m World Cup fund Come to Litina Travels to assist you take your business global – CEO on Made-in-Ghana Expo GFA seals partnership deal with X1 to power Black Stars and Division One League Super Cup Semenyo frustrated by Kudus’ potential World Cup absence ‘It was such an easy decision’ – Semenyo on choosing Ghana over England Adu Kwabena ‘working hard’ to reach Europe’s top five leagues Latest Stories 2026 World Cup: We have the experience to face England – Antoine Semenyo7 seconds EDD Care Foundation supports BECE candidates in Anloga Municipality with mentorship and exam supplies16 minutes 360 Group Ltd to celebrate market women on Workers’ Day with ‘Odwadini Mpuntuo’21 minutes Nigeria charges six with treason over alleged 2025 Independence Day coup plot22 minutes RNAQ pledges GH₵ 100,000 to support Okyeame Kwame’s ‘Clap’ song promotion24 minutes Reckoning with the Past, Investing in the Future: Ghana and the Reparations Debate31 minutes Ghana at 69: Achievements, challenges, and the future of fisheries and the blue economy32 minutes Anti-corruption crusader demands decentralisation of presidential powers42 minutes Understanding SIGA’s policy of encouraging inter-trading among Specified Entities45 minutes Too much power at the top — Anti-corruption crusader calls for decentralisation of presidential authority56 minutes Ghana-eligible Naasei stands out in Granada’s loss to Albacete57 minutes Prof. Charles Odamtten Easmon: Father of heart surgery in West Africa1 hour How financial institutions drive SME access to finance in Africa1 hour GH¢427m payroll scandal: It’s good when the truth comes to light — Kpodo’s lawyer1 hour Old Tafo MP to distribute 10,000 mathematical sets to BECE candidates1 hour