Ghana picks Rhode Island as its World Cup training ground

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 490

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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The Ghana men’s national soccer team will call Smithfield home this summer when it competes in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

State officials announced Thursday the Ghanaian Black Stars will use Bryant University’s 43,000-square-foot field house and wellness and athletic center as its training ground for the quadrennial tournament.

“Rhode Island is honored to welcome The Ghanaian Black Stars,” General Treasurer James Diossa, chairman of the nonprofit formed by the state last June to …

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