Injury-Time Goal Secures Victory for Ghana

June 18, Kathmandu — Ghana secured a victorious start at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Panama 1-0 thanks to a goal scored during injury time. The Group L match held on Thursday at Toronto Stadium in Canada saw Caleb Yirenkyi score the decisive goal. Yirenkyi found the net in the fifth minute of the second half’s injury time. With this win, Ghana earned 3 points, marking a strong beginning to their World Cup campaign. Following wins by teams such as England and Croatia in this group, Ghana’s chances of progressing to the knockout stage have also strengthened. In the earlier game, England defeated Croatia 4-2.