Ghana vs Panama

Carlos Queiroz reaches a fifth World Cup as manager, now with Ghana, after previous tournaments with Portugal and Iran.

Ghana have yet to win a match in 2026, drawing 1 and losing 3 from 4 recent internationals (0W-1D-3L).

Ghana have won none of their last 6 international matches, going 0W-1D-5L with 3 goals scored and 13 conceded.

Ghana have lost 5 of their last 6 international matches, with their only exception a draw against Wales.

Ghana have conceded 11 goals in their last five international matches, compared to just 3 in the five before that.

Ghana have conceded in each of their last 10 World Cup matches, letting in 17 goals in total.

Ghana enter 2026 with this active World Cup streak profile: conceded in their last 10 World Cup matches.

Ghana have scored just 3 goals in their last five international matches, after netting 8 in the five before that.

Panama have the oldest squad at the 2026 World Cup.

Panama are the oldest squad at the tournament and have 13 players aged 30 or older, with no players under 24.

Panama have won none of their last 3 World Cup matches (0W-0D-3L).

Panama have lost their last 3 World Cup matches, conceding 11 goals.

Panama have conceded in each of their last 7 international matches, going 2W-3D-2L with 11 goals scored and 13 conceded.

Panama have conceded in each of their last 3 World Cup matches, letting in 11 goals in total.

Ghana and Panama have never met at a FIFA World Cup. This will be their first World Cup encounter.