Group L · Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Ghana vs Panama — FIFA World Cup 2026, Group L

Ghana play Panama in the Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario.

GhanaGHA
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11:00 PMUTC
PanamaPAN
Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-offWednesday, June 17, 2026 · UTC
StageGroup stageGroup L
StadiumBMO FieldToronto, Ontario · 45,000 capacity
StatusScheduledMatchday 1
Stadium

BMO Field

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
45,000Capacity2007OpenedOpenRoof

Temporarily expanded for the finals, the home of Toronto FC and the Canadian national team hosts Canada’s opening fixtures on home soil.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

FIFA Ranking#74
Head CoachCarlos Queiroz
CaptainJordan Ayew
All-time Top ScorerAsamoah Gyan (51 goals)
Most CapsAndré Ayew (120)
Known AsBlack Stars

Ghana's Black Stars were the dominant force in African football through the 1960s and 1980s, winning four Africa Cup of Nations titles, and they remain the last African team to reach a World Cup semi-final — denied by Luis Suárez's infamous handball in the 2010 quarter-final against Uruguay. Despite fading from their continental heights, the Black Stars continue to be one of Africa's most recognisable and widely followed football brands.

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PanamaCONCACAF
FIFA Ranking#33
Head CoachThomas Christiansen
CaptainAníbal Godoy
All-time Top ScorerLuis Tejada (43 goals)
Most CapsAníbal Godoy (159)
Known AsLos Canaleros, La Marea Roja

Panama, known as Los Canaleros, are CONCACAF's most improved side of the 21st century — a nation that missed out on World Cups for decades before qualifying for their first in 2018 and returning again in 2026.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

Where was Ghana vs Panama played?
The match was played at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What stage was the Ghana vs Panama match?
This was a Group L match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.