On June 17, 2026, in Toronto, Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama at the FIFA World Cup, with Caleb Yirenkyi striking in the 95th minute to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point.
The decisive moment came deep into stoppage time when Brandon Thomas-Asante broke down the left flank, beat his marker and delivered a low cross for Caleb Yirenkyi to tap home, sealing a late win for the four-time African champions.
Panama had earlier threatened to take control of the match, with Cecilio Waterman forcing a sharp save from Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi inside the opening minutes, while Cristian Martínez later struck the side-netting in the second half.
Ghana were forced into a goalkeeping change after Ati-Zigi suffered an injury, with Benjamin Asare stepping in during the second half and contributing to a composed defensive finish. The match was also notable for the absence of midfielder Thomas Partey, who was denied entry to Canada due to ongoing legal proceedings in the United Kingdom.
The result leaves Ghana preparing for a crucial Group L clash against England in Boston on Tuesday (21:00 BST), while Panama will look to salvage their campaign against Croatia in Toronto on Wednesday (00:00 BST).