Ghana Vs Panama LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Semenyo Yet To Be Involved In Game

Ghana struggling to find their rhythm. A hopeful long ball launched from the back aimed at Kamaldeen Sulemana was easily mopped up by the Panama defense, who dealt with the threat with total composure. The Black Stars are looking disjointed in possession and are clearly crying out for a spark of individual quality or a more composed final ball to break through the Canaleros' disciplined defensive line. It is a frustrating start for Ghana, who are currently failing to retain the ball in the final third.

Panama are turning the screw! José Luis Rodríguez is causing all sorts of problems on the left flank; he squared up his marker, glided past him with ease on the outside, and whipped a dangerous, low ball across the "corridor of uncertainty." It was a delivery that begged to be tapped in, but Gideon Mensah reacted brilliantly under pressure, sliding in to turn the ball behind for a corner just before it could find an attacker. Panama, dressed in their striking all-red kit, are currently dictating the tempo and look the much more dominant side in these early exchanges!

BIG SAVE! Panama have fired the first warning shot of the match, and it very nearly broke the deadlock. Amidst the pouring rain in Toronto, the Canaleros orchestrated a slick move, working the ball out to Murillo on the flank before he delivered a teasing cross into the heart of the box. Cecilio Waterman managed to shake his marker and connected cleanly with the bouncing delivery, but Ghana’s Lawrence Ati-Zigi was alert to the danger. The keeper reacted sharply, diving to palm the strike away and keep the score level. It’s a bright, aggressive start from Panama in these wet conditions!

The match at Toronto Stadium has kicked off, marking the historic first-ever senior international meeting between Ghana and Panama. Both sides are eager to secure three points in this crucial Group L opener to keep pace with England, who claimed an early victory in the group. For Ghana, the starting lineup features Lawrence Ati-Zigi in goal, with Jordan Ayew captaining the side. Notably, the team is navigating this tournament without star players Mohammed Kudus and Mohammed Salisu due to injury. Panama has also made a bold tactical choice, with captain Aníbal Godoy surprisingly starting on the bench, leaving Édgar Bárcenas to take the captain's armband for the Canaleros as they look to build on their experience from their 2018 debut.

Orlando Mosquera; Andres Andrade, Jiovany Ramos, Jose Cordoba; Amir Murillo, Cristian Martinez, Carlos Harvey, Cesar Blackman; Yoel Barcenas, Cecilio Waterman, Jose Luis Rodriguez.

PANAMA SUBS: Cesar Samudio, Luis Mejia, Edgardo Farina, Eric Davis, Fidel Escobar, Jorge Gutierrez, Roderick Miller, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Anibal Godoy, Cesar Yanis, Alberto Quintero, Azarias Londono, Ismael Diaz, Jose Fajardo, Tomas Rodriguez.

Lawrence Ati Zigi; Marvin Senaya, Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, Gideon Mensah; Antoine Semenyo, Caleb Yirenkyi, Elisha Owusu, Ernest Nuamah; Kamaldeen Sulemana; Jordan Ayew.

GHANA SUBS: Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Abdul Mumin, Abdul Rahman Baba, Alida Seidu, Derrick Luckassen, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Kwasi Sibo, Abdul Fatawu, Augustine Boakye, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Inaki Williams, Prince Adu.

Ghana and Panama have never previously met in senior international football. Their Group L encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto marks the first-ever meeting between the two nations

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be telecast live on Unite8 Sports network on television. For live streaming, one can catch the action on the Zee5 app and website.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Stadium: Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Kick-off Time: 04:30 AM (IST) on Thursday, June 18, 2026

It's wee hours of Thursday morning as we bring to you the live coverage of Group L fixture featuring Ghana and Panama at the Toronto Stadium. Ghana will be hoping to impress under new manager Carlos Queiroz in Toronto, while Panama are making just their second appearance at the tournament since their debut in 2018.