Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, thanks to a late goal by Yaw Yirenkyi. The match marked Panama’s first official game in the qualifying campaign for the expanded tournament. Yirenkyi scored in the closing moments, securing a crucial victory for Ghana. The game was broadcast live on TVMAX. This win provides an early boost for Ghana’s qualification hopes, while Panama will need to regroup after the narrow defeat. The result sets the stage for further competition within the qualifying group. The match showcased the beginning of the road to the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.