Panama
Thu, Jun 18 · 4:45 AM
0–1
Full Time
Ghana

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Caleb Yirenkyi 90'+5

Panama vs Ghana 0-1 Live Score, Stats & Key Events

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Group L
Formations 3-4-3 vs 4-4-1-1
Result
Winner Ghana
Penalties —
Scorers Caleb Yirenkyi 90'+5
Yellow cards 2 – 1
Red cards 0 – 0
Possession 62% – 38%
Shots 11 – 7
Match stats
Goals 0 – 1
Substitutions 4 – 5
Yellow cards 2 – 1
Corners 2 – 2
Fouls 11 – 9
Saves 2 – 4
Passes 582 – 354
Attacks 101 – 93
Dangerous attacks 60 – 35
Big chances 2 – 1
Tackles 29 – 16
Interceptions 5 – 8
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
16' 🟡
Caleb Yirenkyi — Yellow card
Ghana
46' 🔄
Substitution: Lawrence Ati Zigi → Benjamin Asare
Ghana
58' 🔄
Substitution: Kamaldeen Sulemana → Brandon Thomas-Asante
Ghana
58' 🔄
Substitution: Ernest Nuamah → Issahaku Fatawu
Ghana
63' 🔄
Substitution: Cecilio Waterman → José Fajardo
Panama
63' 🔄
Substitution: Cristian Martínez → Azarias Londoño
Panama
72' 🟡
César Blackman — Yellow card
Panama
74' 🔄
Substitution: José Luis Rodríguez → Ismael Díaz
Panama
78' 🔄
Substitution: Elisha Owusu → Kwasi Sibo
Ghana
87' 🔄
Substitution: Jordan Ayew → Prince Adu
Ghana
90' 🔄
Substitution: César Blackman → Aníbal Godoy
Panama
90'+5 ⚽
Caleb Yirenkyi — Goal!
Ghana
90'+9 🟡
Carlos Harvey — Yellow card
Panama
Live commentary
Deepal Deepal
90'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Panama: Aníbal Godoy comes on for César Blackman.
90'+1
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90'+2
Panama wins a corner after Marvin Senaya concedes.
90'+5
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Ghana leads 1-0 against Panama. Caleb Yirenkyi scores for Ghana with a right-footed shot from very close range after a fast break.
90'+8
Prince Adu of Ghana commits a foul.
90'+8
José Córdoba from Panama wins a free kick on the right wing.
90'+9
Benjamin Asare from Ghana wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+9
Orlando Mosquera (Panama) misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box after a corner.
90'+9
🟡 Yellow Card
Carlos Harvey from Panama receives a yellow card for a foul.
90'+9
Carlos Harvey commits a foul for Panama.
90'+10
⚽ Goal
Ismael Díaz's header from the center of the box is saved by Benjamin Asare in the center of the goal.
The attempt was assisted by Orlando Mosquera.
90'+11
The second half ends with Ghana leading Panama 1-0.
90'+11
Aníbal Godoy from Panama is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+11
Prince Adu of Ghana commits a foul.
89'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Ghana: Prince Adu comes on for Jordan Ayew.
87'
Ismael Díaz's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
87'
Attempt missed by Yoel Bárcenas from Panama, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
85'
Abdul Fatawu from Ghana is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
79'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Ghana: Kwasi Sibo comes on for Elisha Owusu.
79'
Andrés Andrade commits a foul for Panama.
78'
Antoine Semenyo commits a foul for Ghana.
78'
Jiovany Ramos from Panama is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
78'
Foul committed by Jordan Ayew of Ghana.
76'
Foul committed by Jordan Ayew of Ghana.
76'
Amir Murillo from Panama is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
75'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Panama: Ismael Díaz comes on for José Luis Rodríguez.
75'
Amir Murillo from Panama wins a free kick in the defensive half.
74'
Attempt missed.
Jonas Adjetey's header from the center of the box is close but goes to the left. Jordan Ayew provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
73'
Abdul Fatawu from Ghana is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
72'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
72'
🟡 Yellow Card
César Blackman of Panama receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
72'
César Blackman commits a foul for Panama.
71'
Attempt saved.
Antoine Semenyo from Ghana has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Orlando Mosquera of Panama. The shot was assisted by Abdul Fatawu.
68'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
67'
Attempt missed.
Jiovany Ramos from Panama takes a left-footed shot from outside the box that is close but goes to the left after a fast break.
67'
Antoine Semenyo's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
66'
Antoine Semenyo from Ghana misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right.
The attempt was assisted by Abdul Fatawu, who delivered a cross following a corner.
65'
Ghana is awarded a corner after Jiovany Ramos concedes.
64'
Ghana is awarded a corner after Jiovany Ramos concedes.
63'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Panama: Azarías Londoño comes on for Cristian Martínez.
63'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Panama: José Fajardo comes on for Cecilio Waterman.
62'
Ghana wins a corner after Andrés Andrade concedes.
60'
Cristian Martínez from Panama misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
60'
Attempt missed by Carlos Harvey of Panama, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
59'
Attempt missed.
Abdul Fatawu from Ghana takes a left-footed shot from over 35 yards but it goes to the right.
58'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Ghana: Abdul Fatawu comes on for Ernest Nuamah.
58'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Ghana: Brandon Thomas-Asante comes on for Kamaldeen Sulemana.
53'
Panama is awarded a corner after Jonas Adjetey concedes.
53'
Attempt blocked.
Yoel Bárcenas from Panama has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. Carlos Harvey provided the assist.
51'
Amir Murillo from Panama wins a free kick in the defensive half.
51'
Kamaldeen Sulemana commits a foul for Ghana.
50'
Attempt missed by Caleb Yirenkyi from Ghana, who took a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
49'
Cristian Martínez commits a foul for Panama.
49'
Gideon Mensah wins a free kick for Ghana in the defensive half.
48'
Attempt saved.
Jonas Adjetey's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Orlando Mosquera. The assist came from Kamaldeen Sulemana's cross.
47'
Jordan Ayew from Ghana wins a free kick in the attacking half.
47'
Carlos Harvey commits a foul for Panama.
46'
The first half ends with the score tied at 0-0 between Ghana and Panama.
46'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Ghana: Benjamin Asare comes on for Lawrence Ati Zigi due to an injury.
45'
Attempt missed.
Marvin Senaya from Ghana has a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes to the left. He was assisted by Ernest Nuamah.
45'+1
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
45'+1
Jordan Ayew from Ghana wins a free kick on the left wing.
45'+1
Foul committed by Jiovany Ramos of Panama.
45'+5
José Córdoba commits a foul for Panama.
45'+5
Antoine Semenyo from Ghana is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
44'
Foul committed by Jiovany Ramos of Panama.
44'
Ernest Nuamah of Ghana is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
43'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
42'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Lawrence Ati Zigi from Ghana.
38'
Attempt missed.
Jiovany Ramos from Panama takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
36'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
35'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Lawrence Ati Zigi from Ghana.
34'
Lawrence Ati Zigi wins a free kick for Ghana in the defensive half.
34'
Carlos Harvey from Panama commits a foul.
30'
Carlos Harvey commits a foul for Panama.
30'
Caleb Yirenkyi of Ghana wins a free kick in the attacking half.
28'
César Blackman from Panama is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
28'
Marvin Senaya commits a foul for Ghana.
27'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
24'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
24'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
23'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jordan Ayew from Ghana.
21'
Offside called against Ghana.
Kamaldeen Sulemana is caught offside.
16'
Yoel Bárcenas from Panama is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
16'
Caleb Yirenkyi commits a foul for Ghana.
16'
🟡 Yellow Card
Caleb Yirenkyi from Ghana receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
15'
Kamaldeen Sulemana wins a free kick for Ghana in the defensive half.
15'
Carlos Harvey from Panama commits a foul.
12'
Amir Murillo from Panama wins a free kick in the defensive half.
12'
Antoine Semenyo commits a foul for Ghana.
8'
César Blackman of Panama is caught offside.
5'
Cesar Blackman's right-footed shot is blocked.
2'
Cecilio Alfonso Waterman Ruiz takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
1'
Kick-off!
The referee is Glenn Nyberg.
1'
Offside.
Elisha Owusu from Ghana misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Benjamin Asare from Ghana.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Panama 3-4-3
Ghana 4-4-1-1
22
Mosquera
16
Andrade Cedeño
3
Cordoba Chambers
13
Ramos Díaz
2
Blackman
11
Bárcenas Herrera
14
Harvey Cesneros
23
Murillo Bermudez
7
Rodríguez Francis
18
Waterman Ruiz
6
Martinez
1
Ati-Zigi
26
Senaya
4
Adjei Adjetey
18
Opoku
14
Mensah
24
Appiah Nuamah
3
Yirenkyi
15
Owusu
11
Semenyo
22
Sulemana
9
Ayew
Panama
3-4-3
Starting XI
22 Orlando Mosquera GK
13 Jiovany Ramos DEF
3 José Córdoba DEF
16 Andrés Andrade DEF
23 Amir Murillo DEF
14 Carlos Harvey MID 🟡90'+9
11 Yoel Bárcenas FWD
2 César Blackman DEF 🟡72' 🔄90'
6 Cristian Martínez MID 🔄63'
18 Cecilio Waterman FWD 🔄63'
7 José Luis Rodríguez FWD 🔄74'
Substitutes
1 Luis Mejía GK
4 Fidel Escobar DEF
5 Edgardo Fariña DEF
8 Adalberto Carrasquilla MID
9 Tomás Rodríguez FWD
10 Ismael Díaz FWD 🔄74'
12 César Samudio GK
15 Éric Davis DEF
17 José Fajardo FWD 🔄63'
19 Alberto Quintero FWD
20 Aníbal Godoy MID 🔄90'
21 César Yanis FWD
24 Azarias Londoño FWD 🔄63'
25 Roderick Miller DEF
26 Jorge Gutiérrez DEF
Ghana
4-4-1-1
Starting XI
1 Lawrence Ati Zigi GK 🔄46'
26 Marvin Senaya DEF
4 Jonas Adjetey DEF
18 Jerome Opoku DEF
14 Gideon Mensah DEF
24 Ernest Nuamah FWD 🔄58'
3 Caleb Yirenkyi MID 🟡16' ⚽90'+5
15 Elisha Owusu MID 🔄78'
11 Antoine Semenyo FWD
22 Kamaldeen Sulemana FWD 🔄58'
9 Jordan Ayew FWD 🔄87'
Substitutes
2 Alidu Seidu DEF
6 Abdul Mumin DEF
7 Issahaku Fatawu FWD 🔄58'
8 Kwasi Sibo MID 🔄78'
10 Brandon Thomas-Asante FWD 🔄58' ⚽90'+5
12 Joseph Anang GK
13 Christopher Bonsu Baah FWD
16 Benjamin Asare GK 🔄46'
17 Abdul Rahman Baba DEF
19 Iñaki Williams FWD
20 Augustine Boakye MID
21 Kojo Peprah Oppong DEF
23 Derrick Luckassen DEF
25 Prince Adu FWD 🔄87'
Group L standings
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1
England
3 2 1 0 +4 7
2
Croatia
3 2 0 1 +0 6
3
Ghana
3 1 1 1 +0 4
4
Panama
3 0 0 3 -4 0
All statistics
62%Ball possession38%
11Total shots7
4Shots on target2
6Shots inside box6
5Shots outside box1
582Passes354
502Successful passes292
86%Pass accuracy82%
101Attacks93
60Dangerous attacks35
2Corners2
2Big chances created1
73Long passes51
37Successful long passes29
21Total crosses16
4Accurate crosses4
29Tackles16
5Interceptions8
2Saves4
11Fouls9
2Yellow cards1
4Substitutions5
13Dribble attempts23
6Successful dribbles8
Top stats
62% Ball possession 38%
11 Total shots 7
4 Shots on target 2
6 Shots inside box 6
5 Shots outside box 1
582 Passes 354
502 Successful passes 292
86% Pass accuracy 82%
101 Attacks 93
60 Dangerous attacks 35
2 Corners 2
2 Big chances created 1
73 Long passes 51
37 Successful long passes 29
21 Total crosses 16
4 Accurate crosses 4
29 Tackles 16
5 Interceptions 8
2 Saves 4
11 Fouls 9
2 Yellow cards 1
4 Substitutions 5
13 Dribble attempts 23
6 Successful dribbles 8
11 Shots 7
62% Possession 38%
1 Offsides 4
Detailed statistics
Attacking
6 Shots inside box 6
5 Shots outside box 1
2 Shots blocked 1
7 Shots off target 5
9 Goal attempts 7
2 Corners 2
Passing & Crosses
582 Passes 354
502 Successful Passes 292
86% Pass accuracy 82%
73 Long passes 51
37 Successful long passes 29
51% Long pass accuracy 57%
21 Total crosses 16
4 Accurate crosses 4
23 Throw-ins 21
9 Goal kicks 10
13 Free kicks 12
Defending
2 Saves 4
29 Tackles 16
5 Interceptions 8
1 Offsides 4
70 Ball safe 59
Discipline & Dribbles
11 Fouls 9
2 Yellow cards 1
0 Injuries 4
13 Dribble attempts 23
6 Successful dribbles 8
46% Dribble success % 35%
4 Substitutions 5
Complete team comparison
PanamaStatGhana
4
Accurate crosses
4
0
Assists
1
101
Attacks
93
62%
Ball possession
38%
70
Ball safe
59
2
Big chances created
1
2
Big Chances Missed
0
2
Corners
2
60
Dangerous attacks
35
13
Dribble attempts
23
56
Duels Won
55
11
Fouls
9
13
Free kicks
12
9
Goal attempts
7
9
Goal kicks
10
0
Goals
1
0
Injuries
4
5
Interceptions
8
9
Key Passes
5
73
Long passes
51
1
Offsides
4
582
Passes
354
2
Saves
4
2
Shots blocked
1
6
Shots inside box
6
7
Shots off target
5
4
Shots on target
2
5
Shots outside box
1
11
Total shots
7
4
Substitutions
5
6
Successful dribbles
8
46%
Dribble success
35%
7
Successful Headers
9
37
Successful long passes
29
51%
Long pass accuracy
57%
502
Successful passes
292
86%
Pass accuracy
82%
29
Tackles
16
23
Throw-ins
21
21
Total crosses
16
2
Yellow cards
1
All-time record
0
Wins
0
Draws
1
Wins
Jun 17, 2026
Ghana 1 – 0 Panama
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