Ghana vs Portugal: World Cup head-to-head record
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Portugal lead the World Cup head-to-head record against Ghana 2-0, winning both matches the two sides have played at the tournament. In their 2014 group-stage clash Portugal won 2-1, and in 2022 they won again by a wider margin of 3-2. Ghana have yet to take a single point from either encounter.
Their two World Cup meetings have both been close, high-scoring affairs, with Ghana scoring twice in Doha in 2022 but still unable to prevent a Portugal victory. All told, the head-to-head reads: played 2, Portugal won 2, drawn 0, Ghana won 0.
All-time World Cup head-to-head summary
Ghana and Portugal have met twice at the FIFA World Cup, and Portugal have won on both occasions. The aggregate score across the two games stands at Portugal 5-3 Ghana, reflecting contests that were competitive but ultimately one-sided in terms of results. Ghana have never led at the final whistle in either meeting.
Match-by-match record
| Year | Stage | Matchday | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Group Stage | Matchday 15 | Portugal 2-1 Ghana | Portugal |
| 2022 | Group Stage | Matchday 5 | Portugal 3-2 Ghana | Portugal |
What to expect if they meet in 2026
Both Portugal and Ghana are expected to compete at the 2026 World Cup, which expands to 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. If they are drawn together again, history firmly favours Portugal — though the 2022 meeting showed Ghana are more than capable of making Portugal work hard for victory. Fans can track live scores, the full schedule, and build their own bracket at Bola 2026 when the tournament gets underway.
Frequently asked questions
Has Ghana ever beaten Portugal at the World Cup?
No. Ghana have played Portugal twice at the World Cup — in 2014 and 2022 — and lost both matches. Their overall record reads: played 2, won 0, drawn 0, lost 2, with a goal difference of -2 (3 scored, 5 conceded).
When did Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 at the World Cup?
Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It was a Group Stage match played on Matchday 5 of the tournament, with both sides scoring twice in an entertaining contest before Portugal pulled clear.
How many times have Ghana and Portugal played each other at the World Cup?
Ghana and Portugal have met exactly twice at the World Cup, both times in the group stage — in 2014 in Brazil and in 2022 in Qatar. Portugal won both games: 2-1 in 2014 and 3-2 in 2022.