Ghana tops Panama with last-minute goal in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Ghana secured a 1-0 victory over Panama in their 2026 World Cup opener on June 18. Caleb Yirenkyi scored a dramatic winner in the 95th minute, ensuring Ghana began their campaign with three points. Antoine Semenyo played the full match and assisted the decisive goal, helping Ghana move to second in Group L. The four-time African champions will face England next on June 23, when they aim to continue their momentum against the group leaders.
- •Ghana wins 1-0 against Panama in World Cup group match.
- •Caleb Yirenkyi scored the winner in stoppage time.
- •Antoine Semenyo starred throughout the match.
- •Ghana sits second in Group L behind England.
- •Next match against England scheduled for June 23.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Semenyo’s Ghana snatch late win over Panama
"Antoine Semenyo featured for the entirety of Ghana’s dramatic late win over Panama to see them begin their 2026 World Cup finals campaign with three points. Men's Team O’Reilly, Gvardiol, Kovacic ...
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