Panama vs Ghana - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L Match - Panama vs Ghana.
Ghana and Panama begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns on Wednesday, June 17, in a crucial Group L clash at Toronto Stadium. With England and Croatia regarded as the group's favorites, both nations know that a victory in their opening match could prove decisive in the battle for a place in the knockout stage. Ghana are making their fifth World Cup appearance and are aiming to rediscover the form that took them to the quarter-finals in 2010, while Panama are seeking the first World Cup victory in their history after losing all three matches on their tournament debut in 2018. Kick-off is scheduled for 01:00 CEST (Thursday, June 18), 19:00 US Eastern (EDT) and 19:00 local time (EDT) in Toronto.
How to Watch Panama vs Ghana – FIFA World Cup Match
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| Spain | DAZN and Movistar Plus+ – M+ Liga de Campeones will broadcast the match live in Spain. |
| Sweden | The live coverage of the match will be available on TV4 Sweden and TV4 Play.. |
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Team news
Ghana
Ghana have suffered a major setback with experienced midfielder Thomas Partey unavailable after a Canadian court upheld the decision to deny him entry into the country. Head coach Carlos Queiroz insisted the Black Stars are fully focused on the players available and believes his side has the pace and individual quality to overcome Panama despite the absence of one of their most influential players. Ghana are also without Mohammed Kudus, who was ruled out of the tournament through injury before the squad was announced, leaving Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo and Iñaki Williams to shoulder the attacking responsibility.
Panama
Panama arrive at their second World Cup determined to make history by earning their first-ever victory at the finals. Head coach Thomas Christiansen has built a well-organized side around captain Aníbal Godoy, experienced defender Éric Davis, right wing-back Amir Murillo and in-form forwards Ismael Díaz and Cecilio Waterman. Midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla has been recovering from a fitness issue and is not expected to start, although he could feature later in the group stage.
Predicted line-ups
Ghana (3-4-2-1):
Benjamin Asare; Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Peprah Oppong; Caleb Yirenkyi, Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, Gideon Mensah; Antoine Semenyo, Iñaki Williams; Jordan Ayew.
Panama (3-4-2-1):
Orlando Mosquera; Andrés Andrade, Jiovany Ramos, Carlos Harvey; Amir Murillo, Aníbal Godoy, Cristian Martínez, Éric Davis; José Luis Rodríguez, Ismael Díaz; Cecilio Waterman.