Ghana have begun their World Cup warm-up campaign after landing in Vienna, where Otto Addo’s men held their first training session as they prepare for Friday’s international friendly against Austria.

Under the watchful eye of head coach Otto Addo, the squad took to the pitch in Vienna for an intensive opening workout. The session marks the start of a high‑stakes European tour designed to fine‑tune tactics and foster team cohesion ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ghana face a challenging schedule over the next week. After Friday’s clash with the Austrians on March 27, the team will travel to Stuttgart to face three‑time world champions Germany just three days later.

These fixtures are seen as critical benchmarks for Addo, who is tasked with navigating a formidable World Cup Group L that includes England, Croatia and Panama.

The atmosphere in camp was buoyed by a sense of celebration following Antoine Semenyo’s recent success. The forward arrived in Vienna fresh from lifting the Carabao Cup with Manchester City and received a warm reception from teammates during the session.

However, focus quickly shifted to the task at hand. Several new faces have been added to the senior setup, and Monday’s session was as much about integration as it was about physical conditioning.

The Black Stars are scheduled to open their World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17, in Toronto, Canada. They will then face England in Massachusetts, USA, on June 23, before concluding the group stage against Croatia in Philadelphia, USA, on June 27.

With the global showpiece fast approaching, every minute on the training pitch in Vienna counts. Fans in Austria are expected to turn out in significant numbers on Friday to see the four‑time African champions in action against an Austrian side also eager to make a statement on the international stage.