Ghana vs Panama

Ghana won it at the very last minute, beating Panama 1-0 with a Caleb Yirenkyi goal in a tense game in Toronto.

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How the match went

This was a tight, low-scoring game that both teams badly wanted to win.

Chances were rare, and both defenses were hard to break down.

Half-time came with the score still 0-0, and the tension kept building.

Panama defended well and stayed organized, and they looked like they might earn a point.

Ghana kept pushing, sure their talent would find a way through.

Then, right at the end, Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the 90+5th minute to make it 1-0.

It was a dramatic late winner, and the relief for Ghana was huge.

Panama came so close to a point, but Ghana had a bit more quality and took the win.

Goals in the order they were scored.

Ghana play England on June 23, and that is a big step up.

England just beat Croatia 4-2, so they arrive full of confidence.

After grabbing a late win here, Ghana will need their very best to take anything from that game.

Panama play Croatia on June 23, and they will be desperate to bounce back.

Croatia just lost 4-2 to England, so they are far from unbeatable.

After coming so close against Ghana, Panama will believe they can get their first points here.

When and where was Ghana vs Panama played?

The match was played on Wednesday June 17, 2026 at BMO Field in Toronto. It was a Group L opener in front of 42,942 fans.

What was the final score of Ghana vs Panama?

Ghana won 1-0. It was 0-0 at half-time, and the only goal came right at the end.

Who scored for Ghana against Panama?

Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal in the 90+5th minute. He scored in the very last minute to win the game.

Did Panama score against Ghana?

No, Panama did not score. They defended well and came close to a point, but Ghana scored at the last minute of the match.

Who do Ghana and Panama play next?

Ghana play England on June 23 in their 2nd Group L game. Panama play Croatia on the same day, chasing their first points.