Ghana and Panama will begin their World Cup 2026 campaigns against each other in Toronto on Wednesday night. Both teams aim to secure an early advantage in Group L. A victory could position either side well for the knockout stages.
Ghana will be without midfielder Thomas Partey after he was refused entry to Canada. The Black Stars have not advanced beyond the group stage in their last two World Cup appearances but topped their qualifying group.
Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo highlighted the team's confidence ahead of the match. He said the squad has attacking talent and a solid defense. Semenyo added that reaching the knockout stages would mark a strong start.
Panama ranks 34th in the world and will hope forward Adalberto Carrasquilla recovers from injury. The side last appeared at the World Cup in 2018, where it lost all three group games.
The match kicks off at midnight UK time and will be broadcast on ITV1 and the ITVX app. Ghana is predicted to win 2-1.
