The Ghana national football team is actively preparing for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup by attending official FIFA briefing sessions that cover updates on refereeing and sporting integrity, Softfootball reports.
Images shared by the Black Stars on their official X account depict players and coaching staff in a conference environment, dressed in their training attire and focused on the presentations. These sessions addressed revised refereeing guidelines, tournament rules, and the integrity standards that will be upheld during the event.
The Black Stars conveyed:
FIFA briefing sessions on refereeing updates and sporting integrity ahead of the FIFA World Cup

These seminars are a part of FIFA’s established pre-World Cup protocols designed to ensure that all nations involved are well-informed about rule modifications, fair play expectations, and the procedures for the competition prior to the landmark 48-team tournament.
This development coincides with FIFA confirming the match officials for the tournament’s opening matches, a move that has sparked discussion after the removal of Somali referee Omar Artan from the officiating panel.

In related news, the Nigeria women’s national football team concluded their international friendly series against the Senegal women’s team with an impressive 3–0 win at Remo Stars Stadium. Nigeria had previously achieved a 2–1 victory in their first encounter, remaining undefeated in the two-match series with a total of five goals scored and just one conceded.
