In 2006, Ghana participated in the World Cup finals for the first time, and the team became the youngest team in this competition with an average age of 23 years and 352 days. In the group stage, Ghana lost to Italy in the first round, but defeated the Czech Republic and the United States in the last two rounds to qualify from the group, becoming the only African team to reach the knockout stage in 2006.

In the 2-0 victory over Czech Republic, Ghana striker asamoah scored a goal in the opening 68 seconds, which was the fastest goal in the German World Cup and the first goal in Ghana's history.

In the final of 1/8, Ghana met the defending champion Brazil, who still played offensive football in the absence of Essien, and finally lost to Brazil 0-3.

Ghana's 2006 World Cup Record

Italy

Czech Republic

United States of America

Brazil

20 10 south Africa world cup, Ghana 1 beat Serbia, 1 drew with Australia, 0: 1 lost to Germany, and finished second in the group. After a fierce battle of 120 minutes, the quarterfinals defeated the United States by 2: 1 and entered the quarterfinals. In the final of 1/4, Uruguay was also tied by 1: 1 in overtime, and Ji 'an scored a penalty at the last minute. In the end, the penalty shootout was 2:4 and missed the semi-final. This is also the closest African team to the World Cup semi-finals, but it is so far away. But let's cheer for young Ghana.

World cup results

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