President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the high cost of transporting Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup host venues makes it unrealistic for the government to sponsor large-scale travel.

Speaking at a diaspora town hall meeting on Sunday, May 31, 2026, the president reaffirmed the government's commitment to fiscal discipline, explaining that the state cannot commit public funds to cover full packages — including travel, accommodation, feeding, and match tickets — for large groups of fans.

According to President Mahama, the total cost is estimated at approximately $11,000 per supporter, an amount he described as far beyond what the state can reasonably sustain.

“We cannot, you know, spend our money in that manner. The cost approximates for each person to be fed, accommodated, transported, and all that to watch the games, tickets, and all that is estimated at almost $11,000,” he stated.

In place of mass travel sponsorship from Ghana, President Mahama disclosed that the government will instead procure match tickets for Ghanaians living in the diaspora who wish to attend the tournament fixtures in the host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.