TORONTO (Interstat) — Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at BMO Field in a World Cup group-stage match. Defender Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time, slotting a right-footed shot for the only goal. He also contributed an assist and received a yellow card in the 16th minute. Substitute César Blackman picked up an assist and was cautioned in the 72nd minute. Fellow substitute Carlos Harvey also recorded an assist and was booked in the ninth minute of stoppage time. The victory gave Ghana a 1-0 record in the competition and across all competitions this season. Panama fell to 0-1 in both the tournament and overall. The match was tightly contested, with neither side able to break through until Yirenkyi’s late strike. Panama applied pressure throughout but could not convert any chances. Ghana’s defense held firm to secure the shutout.