The U.S. Embassy in Ghana hosted a one-day World Cup Media Training Program for journalists and content creators, gearing up for the world’s biggest sporting event coming to North America in June-July 2026.
This training is one of several flagship initiatives by the U.S. Embassy Ghana leading up to the World Cup and America’s milestone 250th Independence Day celebration—Freedom250.
Led by top Ghanaian sports figures—Henry Asante-Twum, Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association; Eva Okyere, lawyer and acclaimed sports journalist; and Gary Al-Smith, Manager of Sporty Media Group—the program tackled best practices in media operations, cutting-edge trends in global sports coverage, and the unique opportunities and challenges of reporting on a mega-event like the World Cup.
Chargé d’Affaires of U.S. Embassy Ghana, Rolf Olson underscored the value of professional growth and ethical reporting, stating, “Your dedication to these principles is vital—not only for your personal advancement, but also for strengthening the credibility and influence of Ghanaian media worldwide.”
“As America prepares for both the World Cup and our 250th anniversary—what we’re calling Freedom250—the Embassy is proud to help build global connections through sport,” Olson added.
The event brought together sports journalists from both state and private media, as well as digital content creators, all poised to bring the excitement of the 2026 World Cup to audiences across Ghana and beyond.
Mr. Olson also encouraged Ghanaians interested in attending the World Cup or visiting the United States this summer to take advantage of the reduced wait times and apply for B11/B2 visas.
“As I announced at last month’s media engagement, thanks to the extra consular staff that we received for this World Cup surge, we have been able to drive down our B1/B2 visa wait time from 15 months in 2024, to 5 months in 2025, to less than one week today.”
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