Semenyo, Ayew Lead Ghana Attack in World Cup Clash with Panama
Carlos Queiroz leads a rebuilt Ghana squad that could feature several young players, while Thomas Partey misses the opener after being denied entry to Canada.
- On Wednesday, Ghana makes its 2026 World Cup debut against Panama at Toronto Stadium in a Group L match featuring the expanded 48-team tournament.
- Coach Carlos Queiroz, a 73-year-old Portuguese soccer lifer, took over Ghana after Otto Addo departed following a stretch of lackluster friendlies. Queiroz brings his fifth consecutive World Cup coaching appearance to stabilize the squad.
- A new era for the Black Stars features 20-year-old midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi and 26-year-old winger Antoine Semenyo of Manchester City, aiming to recapture Ghana's 2010 quarterfinal success.
- Midfielder Thomas Partey misses the Toronto match after being denied entry to Canada due to ongoing sexual assault charges, though he holds a visa for the United States.
- Panama, guided by coach Thomas Christiansen, anticipates significant fan support in Toronto. Christiansen said, "It's something that's going to be contagious and take us to the highest level.
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Ghana and Panama have started their debut from 01:00 hours this morning from 17 to 18 June. After a magnificent premiere of England, which won 4-2 to Croatia with goals of Kane (2), Bellingham and Rashford, both teams will also seek the first win in the World Cup appointment and accompany at the top of the L group to Thomas Tuchel's combination. All the last hour and news on the 20 minute website, where you can follow the minute by minute of the…
The BMO Field, from Toronto, welcomes the fans of Ghana and Panama who are facing this Wednesday as part of Group L. Black stars arrive comfortably at their fifth World Cup, in a match that seems simple and ready for the most powerful rivals of their group, England and Croatia. Panama, on the other hand, has never won a match within the World Cup; however, the team finished runner-up in the League of Nations of CONCACAF 2025.
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