Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in a tightly contested opening match of Group L qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game, played at Toronto’s stadium on Thursday, concluded with a dramatic late goal for Ghana. Details regarding the goal scorer and specific timing were not provided in the initial report. This victory marks a positive start for Ghana in their campaign to qualify for the expanded 2026 tournament. The match signifies the beginning of the qualifying process for the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Panama will seek to rebound from the loss in their subsequent qualifying matches. The result places Ghana in a favorable position early in Group L competition.