Grêmio winger Francis Amuzu has hinted that a long-awaited call-up to Ghana’s Black Stars could finally come true, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup firmly in his sights.

The 25-year-old, who recently settled into life in Brazil after a difficult start, says he is now open and ready to represent Ghana on the world’s biggest stage. Ghana have already booked their place at the World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Speaking to Belgian outlet Het Nieuwsblad, Amuzu admitted his early months at Grêmio were challenging, both mentally and professionally.

“I played very little for Grêmio at the beginning. At one point, I even thought about returning to Anderlecht in the summer,” he revealed. “It’s my hometown, so it was a serious option. I spoke to my agent, but in the end, nothing happened.”

Despite settling well off the pitch with his family, Amuzu struggled for regular game time and was occasionally left out of matchday squads. That situation, however, changed in September, when he began featuring more consistently and rediscovered his rhythm.

“With the league starting again next weekend, I want to continue on the same path as last season,” Amuzu said. “And who knows, maybe I can even go to the World Cup with Ghana.”

Currently under contract with Grêmio until the end of the year, Amuzu has his eyes on a future move to one of Europe’s top leagues. A former teammate of Manchester City star Jeremy Doku, the winger is now hopeful of earning a Black Stars opportunity after previously turning down call-ups during the reigns of Kwasi Appiah and CK Akonnor.