Ghana and Panama will begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns on Wednesday, June 18, 2026, in a Group L match at BMO Field in Toronto. Both teams are considered underdogs in the group, with England the heavy favorites and Croatia expected to contend for the second spot.
According to official FIFA records, this is the first World Cup meeting between Ghana and Panama. Ghana has qualified for the World Cup four times previously (2006, 2010, 2014, 2022), reaching the quarterfinals in 2010. Panama made their debut in 2018 and are appearing in their second tournament.
Group L also includes England and Croatia, with matches scheduled across multiple Canadian venues. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage.
