Ghanaian midfielder Kwasi Sibo has revealed that he broke down in tears after discovering his inclusion in the final 26-man Black Stars squad for the newly concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking in a post-tournament interview with media outlet 3Sports, the defensive anchor detailed the intense emotional impact of the career breakthrough.
Sibo, who had captured national attention through hard-fought stints across Europe before breaking into Carlos Queiroz’s national setup, described the announcement as a profoundly overwhelming validation of his personal football journey.
"The moment I saw my name was part in the 26-man squad, I was just crying. I couldn't even say anything. I was just crying."
Despite starting the tournament on the bench, Sibo quickly proved his tactical worth by making a powerful second-half substitute appearance that helped anchor the midfield during Ghana’s dramatic 1–0 opening group-stage victory over Panama.
His immediate impact in that physical fixture earned him a starting position for the highly anticipated Group L clash against tournament favorites England.
Operating under instructions from Queiroz to maintain absolute discipline and prepare to "suffer" to get a result, Sibo delivered a midfield masterclass that neutralized elite English attackers and helped secure a historic 0–0 draw.
Ghana ultimately advanced out of the group stage before exiting the tournament following a narrow Round of 32 defeat to Colombia.
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