The Ghana national team snatched a decisive victory over Panama with a clean goal in the match that brought them together today (Thursday) at BMO Field, in the first round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, held in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.
Yerinki saves the “Black Stars”
Ghana’s goal came in the 90th + 5th minute, after a ground cross sent by Brandon Thomas Asante from the left front, which Caleb Yerenke met with an easy shot into the net.
Group arrangement
With this result, Ghana occupies second place in Group Twelve with 3 points, behind the leading England team on goal difference, while Panama and Croatia are at the bottom of the standings without points.
A fiery confrontation awaits Ghana
The Ghana national team will face its English counterpart next Tuesday in the second round of the group stage, while the Panama national team will face a difficult test against Croatia.
















