🇬🇭 Ghana
Africa · FIFA GHA
Key Statistics
15
Matches
5-2-8
Record (W-D-L)
18
Goals Scored
-5
Goal Difference
17
Points
0
Titles 🏆
33.8M
Population
$145.4B
GDP
Editorial Analysis & Historical Context
Rigorous Analysis: Ghana is still traumatized by Luis Suarez’s handball in the 2010 quarterfinals. They had a penalty in the last minute of extra time to reach the semis, but choked spectacularly and have been complaining ever since.
They play with fantastic athletic power and speed, but their tactical discipline often disappears when the pressure is on. A fun team to watch, but not one to trust with a crucial lead.
Tournament History
| Year | Host | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Qatar | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — |
| 2014 | Brazil | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | South Africa | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | — |
| 2006 | Germany | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | — |
| Total | 4 editions | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 17 | — |
World Cup Appearances
2006, 2010, 2014, 2022
Economic & Demographic Football Efficiency
Ghana has a population of 33.8M and an estimated GDP of $145.4B. Bilardo Water normalizes goals, points, and championships against demographic and economic scale to measure true football efficiency beyond raw financial advantage.
Per Capita Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per million people | 0.53 | #44 / 84 |
| Points per million people | 0.50 | #48 / 84 |
| Wins per million people | 0.15 | #43 / 84 |
| Trophies per 10M people | — | #34 / 84 |
Per GDP Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per $1B GDP | 0.12 | #18 / 84 |
| Points per $1B GDP | 0.12 | #16 / 84 |
| Wins per $1B GDP | 0.03 | #15 / 84 |
| Trophies per $10B GDP | — | #34 / 84 |
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