Ghana beats Panama 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener
Ghana's narrow victory over Panama highlights their efficiency from set pieces and Yirenkyi's emergence as an unexpected hero.
Ghana secured a 1-0 victory over Panama in the 2026 World Cup Group L opener held in Toronto. The only goal of the match was scored by Yirenkyi, who converted a cross in the second half of the game, securing three crucial points for the Black Stars. Despite the pressure, Panama was unable to equalize the score, showing resilience, but coming up against the solid defense of Ghana, led by Queiroz.
