- Ghana Defeat Panama Late to Begin 2026 World Cup Campaign With Victory
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Caleb Yirenkyi scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
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The Black Stars next face England in Group L.
Ghana began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their Group L opener, thanks to a late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi.
The Black Stars secured all three points deep into stoppage time after a tightly contested match that appeared destined to end in a goalless draw.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the encounter, both sides struggled to create clear-cut chances, with neither team able to break the deadlock during regulation time.
However, Yirenkyi emerged as Ghana’s hero in the 94th minute, scoring the decisive goal to hand his side a winning start to the tournament.
The result sees Ghana join England on three points in Group L after the Three Lions defeated Croatia 4-2 earlier in the day.
The victory provides a significant boost for Ghana ahead of a difficult second group match against England.
The Black Stars will face England on Tuesday, June 23, in Boston, with kick-off scheduled for 4 p.m.
Panama, meanwhile, will look to recover from the defeat when they take on Croatia in their next Group L fixture.
The match will be played in Toronto on June 23, with kick-off set for 7 p.m.
Ghana’s late victory keeps them firmly in contention for a place in the knockout stage as they prepare for one of their toughest tests of the group phase against England.
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