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World Cup 2026: Ghana’s Benjamin Asare ranked 6th best goalkeeper
Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been ranked as the sixth-best shot-stopper at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to FIFA's latest power rankings.
The Hearts of Oak shot-stopper earned a rating of 7.61, placing him among the tournament’s elite goalkeepers. Asare had climbed as high as fifth before Portugal’s Diogo Costa – ranked fourth with 7.73 – produced a standout performance against Colombia to edge ahead.
The Top 10 Goalkeepers at the World Cup (FIFA Power Rankings):
1. Orlando Gill (Paraguay) – 8.1
2. Gregor Kobel (Switzerland) – 8.05
3. Alireza Beiranvand (Iran) – 7.81
4. Diogo Costa (Portugal) – 7.73
5. Mostafa Mohamed (Egypt) – 7.62
6. Benjamin Asare (Ghana) – 7.61
7. Eloy Room (Curaçao) – 7.55
8. Vozinha (Cape Verde) – 7.39
9. Mohammed Al-Owais (Saudi Arabia) – 7.39
Asare has been one of Ghana’s standout performers at the tournament, producing crucial saves in the Black Stars’ group-stage matches. He kept a clean sheet in Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Panama and made key stops against England and Croatia.
The 33-year-old’s performances have not gone unnoticed, and his ranking among the world’s best at the tournament is a testament to his consistent displays on the biggest stage.
Ghana will need Asare at his best when they face Colombia in the round of 32 on July 3.
Source:Fiilasports/ghanasoccernet
