Ghana scores stoppage-time winner against Panama in World Cup match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Ghana secured a 1-0 victory over Panama in Group L of the World Cup on June 17. A stoppage-time goal from Caleb Yirenkyi clinched the win for the African team, following a counterattack late in the match. Despite moments of dominance, Panama struggled to convert chances, seeking their first-ever World Cup point. With this result, Ghana is now level on points with England at the top of the group but trails on goal difference. Croatia and Panama will face each other next as both teams look to secure their first points in the tournament.
- •Ghana wins 1-0 against Panama in World Cup Group L match.
- •Caleb Yirenkyi scored the decisive goal in stoppage time.
- •Panama came close but lacked finishing in key moments.
- •Ghana is tied with England atop the group, behind on goal difference.
- •Croatia and Panama will compete next in search of their first points.
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Dramatic! Ghana beat Panama with stoppage-time winner; watch 🎥
"The match between Ghana and Panama in Group L of the World Cup this Wednesday (17) may not have delivered much in terms of quality, but it did not disappoint when it came to excitement.The African tea...
"Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday.Canadian authorities denied him a World Cup visa, over the British case. bs/rcw
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:29 AMGhana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner
Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday.Canadian authorities denied him a World Cup visa, over the British case. bs/rcw
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:17 AMDramatic! Ghana beat Panama with stoppage-time winner; watch 🎥
The match between Ghana and Panama in Group L of the World Cup this Wednesday (17) may not have delivered much in terms of quality, but it did not disappoint when it came to excitement.The African tea...
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