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Match Report Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Late Yirenkyi Strike Earns Ghana Win Over Panama

Caleb Yirenkyi struck deep in stoppage time to give Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama in their Group L opener in Toronto.

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Match Report Desk
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G hana edged Panama 1-0 in their Group L opener at Toronto Stadium, where Caleb Yirenkyi's stoppage-time strike settled a tight contest in front of 42,942.

A cagey affair

Both sides struggled to break through in a tense, evenly matched game. Clear chances were rare as Ghana and Panama cancelled each other out for long spells.

Yirenkyi wins it late

With the match drifting towards a goalless draw, Caleb Yirenkyi popped up in the 90th minute to score the only goal and hand Ghana all three points.

Group L

The win lifts Ghana in Group L, where England beat Croatia 4-2 in the other opening fixture.

Reporting: based on official FIFA match data, June 18, 2026.

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