FIFA World Cup 2026: Ghana edge Panama in stoppage time at Toronto

Caleb Yirenkyi’s late goal gives the Black Stars their first points of the 2026 World Cup and lifts them to second in Group L.

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Caleb Yirenkyi scored deep into stoppage time to give Ghana a narrow win over Panama in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage clash in Toronto. The result lifts the Black Stars to second in Group L, with a meeting against England to come.

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  • Yirenkyi scores in stoppage time to give Ghana three points
  • Ghana move to second in Group L on goal difference
  • Panama face Croatia still without a point

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Ghana claimed a hard-fought win over Panama at Toronto Stadium on Sunday, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring deep into stoppage time to settle a tight FIFA World Cup Group L encounter.

The result moves the Black Stars to second place in the group on goal difference, level on three points with group leaders England. Panama remain pointless after two matches.

Both sides head into the second round of fixtures with contrasting trajectories. Ghana face England in what could be a defining group-stage contest, while Panama must beat Croatia to keep their World Cup alive.