Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in Group L of the 2026 World Cup, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring the only goal in the 90+5th minute. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The goal was scored by Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi in the 90+5th minute, giving Ghana their first three points of the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup is being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The defending champions are Argentina, who defeated France 3-3 (4-2 on penalties) in the 2022 final in Qatar.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that Harry Kane helped England defeat Croatia 4-2. England also earned their first three points and topped Group L.
In the second round of Group L, England will face Ghana on June 23, and in the third round, they will play Panama on June 28. Croatia will play Panama on June 24 in the second round and Ghana on June 28 in the third round.
The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams for the first time, with 104 matches. The final will be held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York. For Ghana, this victory boosts their chances of advancing, while Panama remains without points.