Ghana secures World Cup win over Panama with late goal
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
In a tightly contested match at Toronto's BMG Stadium, Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 on June 18 after Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the 95th minute. The game saw few clear chances, though Panama had the early momentum and managed more possession. Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi made an early save to deny Panama's Cecilio Waterman. With this victory, Ghana joins England atop Group L, setting the stage for their upcoming match against England on June 23. Panama, still seeking their first World Cup point, faces Croatia next.
- •Ghana wins 1-0 against Panama with a last-minute goal.
- •Caleb Yirenkyi scored in stoppage time.
- •Match held at BMG Stadium in Toronto.
- •Ghana joins England at the top of Group L.
- •Panama will face Croatia in their next match.
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Ghana beat Panama 1–0 in chaotic, charged World Cup Group L match
- 1:31 AMThe Guardian Sport — Ghana grab vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp goal
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ghana deny Panama first World Cup point with 95th-minute winner
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Ghana stuns Panama with stoppage-time goal for Group L win
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Ghana score last-gasp goal to claim 1-0 win against Panama
"A late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama as they joined England at the top of Group L. Yirenki steered in Brandon Thomas-Asante’s cross in stoppage time to settle a match of few clear chances. Cecilio Waterman forced a good save from the Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi in the second minute as he latched on to a cross from the right, but it was a rare opening in a cagey first half in the Toronto rain. Continue reading...
"Ghana scored a last-gasp goal to claim a dramatic 1-0 win in their World Cup opener against Panama on Wednesday. The game was set to end in a goalless draw but Caleb Yirenki scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to give Ghana all the three points.
"Standings provided bySofascoreGhana denied Panama their first ever World Cup point by claiming a 1-0 win with a 95th minute winner from Caleb Yirenkyi at Toronto’s BMG stadium.Yirenkyi’s goal secu...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:40 AMGhana beat Panama 1–0 in chaotic, charged World Cup Group L match
Caleb Yirenkyi scored a winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time in a scrappy end to the match in Toronto.
- The Guardian SportJun 18, 2026, 1:31 AMGhana grab vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp goal
A late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama as they joined England at the top of Group L. Yirenki steered in Brandon Thomas-Asante’s cross in stoppage time to settle a match of few clear chances. Cecilio Waterman forced a good save from the Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi in the second minute as he latched on to a cross from the right, but it was a rare opening in a cagey first half in the Toronto rain. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:30 AMGhana deny Panama first World Cup point with 95th-minute winner
Standings provided bySofascoreGhana denied Panama their first ever World Cup point by claiming a 1-0 win with a 95th minute winner from Caleb Yirenkyi at Toronto’s BMG stadium.Yirenkyi’s goal secu...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:27 AMWorld Cup 2026: Ghana stuns Panama with stoppage-time goal for Group L win
It wasn't Ghana's best game, but Caleb Yirenkyi came through.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:11 AMGhana score last-gasp goal to claim 1-0 win against Panama
Ghana scored a last-gasp goal to claim a dramatic 1-0 win in their World Cup opener against Panama on Wednesday. The game was set to end in a goalless draw but Caleb Yirenki scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to give Ghana all the three points.
- Sky Sports—Ghana score dramatic 95th-minute winner against Panama
Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner for Ghana as they beat Panama 1-0 in a dramatic finale to this Group L clash in Toronto.
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