Ghana vs Panama

World Cup · Group Stage 1
GhanaGhana
1-0
PanamaPanama
World Cup · Group Stage 1
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Match summary

Half time0-0
Full time1-0

Ghana beat Panama 1-0. It was goalless at half time.

Match timeline
Ghana
Panama
0′45′90′
How the goals came
  1. 1-0C. Yirenkyi90′

C. Yirenkyi opened the scoring for Ghana, set up by B. Thomas-Asante (90′).

Cards and VAR

Yellow cards: Ghana 1, Panama 2.

In numbers

GhanaPanama
38%Possession62%
8Shots11
2Shots on target4
2Corners2
1.31Expected goals (xG)0.73

Panama had 62% of the ball. Shots: Ghana 8 (2 on target), Panama 11 (4). Expected goals (xG): Ghana 1.31, Panama 0.73. Top rated: Benjamin Asare (Ghana), 8.3.

Match facts

Competition
World Cup · Group Stage 1
Kickoff
Referee
Glenn Nyberg, Sweden
Goals
Ghana: C. Yirenkyi 90′

Questions and answers

Who won Ghana vs Panama?

Ghana beat Panama 1-0. C. Yirenkyi scored the only goal in the 90th minute.

Who scored in Ghana vs Panama?

Ghana: C. Yirenkyi 90′.

What were the key stats of Ghana vs Panama?

Panama had 62% of the ball. Shots: Ghana 8 (2 on target), Panama 11 (4). Expected goals (xG): Ghana 1.31, Panama 0.73. Corners: Ghana 2, Panama 2.

Who was the best player in Ghana vs Panama?

Top rated: Benjamin Asare (Ghana), 8.3.

Were there any red cards in Ghana vs Panama?

No player was sent off.

When and where was Ghana vs Panama played?

Ghana vs Panama was played on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 23:00 UTC. Competition: World Cup, Group Stage 1.

Who started for Ghana and Panama?

Ghana (4-4-1-1, coach Carlos Queiroz): L. Ati Zigi, M. Senaya, J. Adjetey, J. Opoku, G. Mensah, E. Nuamah, C. Yirenkyi, E. Owusu, A. Semenyo, K. Sulemana, J. Ayew. Panama (3-4-3, coach Thomas Christiansen): O. Mosquera, J. Ramos, J. Cordoba, A. Andrade, M. Murillo, C. Harvey, Y. Barcenas, C. Blackman, C. Martinez, C. Waterman, J. Rodriguez.

Who refereed Ghana vs Panama?

Glenn Nyberg, Sweden was the referee.