Ghana grab vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp goal
Ghana secured a 1-0 victory over Panama in their 2026 World Cup opening match following a late goal by Caleb Yirenkyi. The win places Ghana at the top of Group L alongside England after a tightly contested game in Toronto.
Why it matters
This match represents a significant result in the 2026 World Cup tournament, impacting the standings in Group L.
Caleb Yirenkyi celebrates after scoring a dramatic late goal for Ghana against Panama in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup. Photograph: Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/AP View image in fullscreen Caleb Yirenkyi celebrates after scoring a dramatic late goal for Ghana against Panama in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup. Photograph: Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/AP World Cup 2026 Ghana grab vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp goal PA Media and Reuters Wed 17 Jun 2026 21.31 EDT Last modified on Thu 18 Jun 2026 10.26 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google A late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama as they joined England at the top of Group L. Yirenkyi steered in Brandon Thomas-Asante’s cross in stoppage time to settle a match of few clear chances.
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