Ghana Secures Dramatic Win Over Panama with Late Goal in World Cup 2026 Group L Match

Ghana Snatches Victory in Final Moments Against Panama

Ghana may not have played their best match, yet Caleb Yirenkyi's last-minute strike changed everything. The scoreless deadlock was shattered deep into stoppage time as Ghana stunned Panama with a 1-0 win, climbing alongside England to lead Group L with three points.

Earlier on Wednesday, England triumphed over Croatia 4-2, setting the stage for a tightly contested group.

Key Moments and Players

The pivotal action began when Brandon Thomas-Asante skillfully bypassed a defender to deliver the ball into Panama’s penalty area. From there, Caleb Yirenkyi found the net, sealing a memorable victory for Ghana.

This goal marks one of Ghana's latest regulation-time winners in World Cup history. The crowd and team staff erupted in joy, reflecting the significance of the moment.

Panama’s Effort and Missed Opportunity

Panama dominated possession at 63% compared to Ghana's 37%, also outshooting them 11 to 8. They created more promising chances through most of the match but couldn’t convert any. Ghana gradually gained momentum after halftime, finally capitalizing on well-executed passing sequences.

Had Panama held on, they would have earned their first-ever World Cup point, after finishing winless in their 2018 debut. Instead, the late blow leaves them searching for answers.

Looking Ahead in Group L

With this win, Ghana boosts its hopes of advancing from the group stage. Their upcoming fixtures include a showdown with England on June 23, followed by a potential decisive match against Croatia on June 27.