Ghana will take on Panama in a must-win contest for both teams as they begin their respective FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L campaigns in Toronto. A defeat would leave either side facing a daunting path, with upcoming matches against European heavyweights England and Croatia.
Quarter-finalists in 2010, the Black Stars enter the match as favorites, particularly with Panama’s star midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla reportedly nursing an injury and unlikely to be risked. Yet Ghana have had a difficult spell recently, highlighted by their failure to qualify for the most recent 24-team Africa Cup of Nations, for the first time in two decades.
They then let go of coach Otto Addo and in April welcomed Carlos Queiroz, who returns to a World Cup dugout for the fifth successive tournament after coaching Portugal in 2010, and Iran in 2014, 2018 and 2022. Can he end Ghana’s six-match winless run? Queiroz will look to revive the form Ghana displayed during qualification, where they recorded eight wins, one draw, and only one loss. Much will depend on captain Jordan Ayew, who will break brother Andre’s all-time caps record today, alongside attacking talents Ernest Nuamah and stellar Man City winger Antoine Semenyo.
Panama, meanwhile, are appearing at only their second World Cup after making their debut in 2018, when they lost all three group-stage matches, conceding 11 goals. However, Los Canaleros arrive with renewed confidence following an impressive runners-up finish in the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League, beating World Cup co-hosts the USA en route. Physically dominant, they’ll look to put pressure on from the off.
So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Ghana vs Panama for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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