Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohamed Kudus will miss the upcoming World Cup due to a quad injury, which has prevented him from being included in Ghana's preliminary 28-man squad announced by coach Carlos Queiroz. Kudus, who has been sidelined since suffering the injury in January, was initially expected to return to action in March but faced setbacks in his recovery. Since joining Tottenham from West Ham United, he has made 19 appearances in the Premier League this season, scoring two goals. With Kudus out, Queiroz will rely on other forwards such as Antoine Semenyo from Manchester City and Inaki Williams from Athletic Club. Additionally, Abdul Rahman Baba, a former Chelsea defender currently with PAOK, has been recalled to the squad for the first time since 2023. Ghana will face tough competition in Group L, where they are drawn against Croatia, England, and Panama, making their squad depth crucial for success in the tournament.