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    Match 23 · Group L · Matchday 1

    GhanaGhana
    1 : 0
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    PanamaPanama
    • C. Yirenkyi90'
    Goals

      Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET

      BMO Field, Toronto

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      Match events

      GhanaMinPanama
      • Caleb YirenkyiYellow card
        16'
      • ▲ B. Asare·▼ L. Ati Zigi
        46'
      • ▲ B. Thomas-Asante·▼ K. Sulemana
        58'
      • ▲ I. Fatawu·▼ E. Nuamah
        58'
      • 63'
        ▲ J. Fajardo·▼ C. Waterman
      • 63'
        ▲ A. Londono·▼ C. Martinez
      • 72'
        César BlackmanYellow card
      • 74'
        ▲ I. Diaz·▼ J. Rodriguez
      • ▲ K. Sibo·▼ E. Owusu
        78'
      • ▲ P. Adu·▼ J. Ayew
        87'
      • 90'
        ▲ A. Godoy·▼ C. Blackman
      • C. Yirenkyi(assist: B. Thomas-Asante)
        90'
      • 90+9'
        Carlos HarveyYellow card

      Group L standings

      #TeamPWDLGDPts
      1EnglandEngland211024
      2GhanaGhana211014
      3CroatiaCroatia2101-13
      4PanamaPanama2002-20
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      What each team needs

      GhanaGhana

      A win in their opening match would put Ghana in a strong position to advance from Group L.

      PanamaPanama

      An opening win over Ghana would be a major statement and strengthen Panama's chances of progressing.

      Team comparison

      StatGhanaPanama
      FIFA Ranking6047
      World Cup Titles00
      World Cup Appearances53
      Best WC FinishQuarterfinals (2010)Group stage (2018)
      ManagerTBCThomas Christiansen
      How They QualifiedCAF — Group I winnersCONCACAF — 4th place (direct)
      2022 World CupGroup stage — eliminatedDid not qualify
      CaptainJordan AyewAníbal Godoy

      Prediction

      Ghana 1 — 2 Panama

      Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Panama (ranked 47th) enters as the slight favourite.

      Match facts

      Ghana have appeared at 5 World Cups. Panama have appeared at 3.
      Ghana are ranked 60th in the world. Panama are ranked 47th.
      This match takes place at BMO Field, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

      How to watch

      RegionBroadcast
      USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
      USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
      UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
      WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

      Venue

      BMO Field · Toronto · Capacity: 45,000

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