Ghana will take on Panama in a must-win contest for both teams as they begin their respective FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L campaigns in Toronto. Defeat would leave both sides facing a daunting road with upcoming games against European heavyweights England and Croatia.
Quarter-finalists in 2010, the Black Stars go into the match as favourites, especially with Panama’s star midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla reportedly nursing an injury and unlikely to be a risk. Yet Ghana have had a difficult period recently, highlighted by their failure to qualify for the latest 24-team Africa Cup of Nations, for the first time in two decades.
They then let go of coach Otto Addo and in April welcomed Carlos Queiroz, who returns to a World Cup dugout for a fifth consecutive tournament after coaching Portugal in 2010, and Iran in 2014, 2018 and 2022. Can he end Ghana’s six-game winless run? Queiroz will be looking to revive the form Ghana showed during the qualifiers, where they recorded eight wins, one draw and just one loss. Much will depend on captain Jordan Ayew, who will break brother Andre’s cap record today, along with attacking talents Ernest Nuamah and outstanding Man City winger Antoine Semenyo.
Panama, meanwhile, are appearing at just their second World Cup after making their debut in 2018, losing all three of their group stage matches and conceding 11 goals. However, Los Canaleros arrive with renewed confidence after an impressive second-place finish in the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League, beating World Cup holders USA along the way. Physically dominant, they will look to apply pressure from the off.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Ghana vs Panama for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Ghana vs Panama for free
Ghana vs Panama is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Ghana vs Panama in USA
American viewers can watch Ghana vs Panama on FS1.
Cord-cutters can access FS1 through live TV services such as YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Ghana vs Panama on Fox One (3-day free trial).
If you are looking for a stream in Spanish you can watch Telemundo which is available via Peacock or one of the cord cutters above.
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How to watch Ghana vs Panama in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Ghana vs Panama free on ITV. Live coverage is available at ITV1 and ITVX.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Ghana vs Panama in Australia
Ghana vs Panama will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game in the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Ghana vs Panama in Canada
In Canada, TSN and free channel CTV will broadcast Ghana vs Panama.
You can stream live via TSN+ streaming platform, which costs $80 per month or $80 per year.
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Ghana vs Panama: Match Information
When does Ghana vs Panama start?
Ghana vs Panama starts at 7:00 PM ET Wednesday, June 17th. It is at 12pm BST / 9am AEST Thursday 18 June.
What are the squads for Ghana vs Panama?
Ghana
Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St Gallen), Joseph Anang (St Patrick’s Athletic), Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak)
Defenders: Alidu Seidu (Rennes), Jonas Adjetey (VfL Wolfsburg), Abdul Mumin (Rayo Vallecano), Gideon Mensah (Auxerre), Abdul Rahman Baba (PAOK), Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir), Kojo Peprah Oppong (Nice), Derrick Lucuxkassen (Pafos), Marvin Senaya (A)
Midfielders: Caleb Yirenkyi (North Zealand), Thomas Partey (Villarreal), Abdul Fatawu (Leicester City), Kwasi Sibo (Oviedo), Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City), Elisha Owusu (Auxerre), Augustine Boakye (Saint-Etienne), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Atalanta)
Extenders: Jordan Ayew (Leicester City), Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City), Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al-Qadsiah), Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Ernest Nuamah (Lyon), Prince Kwabena Adu (Viktoria Plzen)
Panama
Goalkeepers: Luis Mejía (Nacional), César Samudio (Marathón), Orlando Mosquera (Al-Fayha)
Defenders: César Blackman (Slovan Bratislava), José Córdoba (Norwich City), Edgardo Fariña (FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod), Roderick Miller (Turan Tovuz), Fidel Escobar (Saprissa), Jiovany Ramos (Puerto Cabello), Eric Davis (Plaza Amador), Andrés Guz Andrageir (LASK) Murillo (Beşiktaş)
Midfielders: Cristian Martínez (Ironi Kiryat Shmona), José Luis Rodríguez (Juárez), Adalberto Carrasquilla (UNAM), Yoel Bárcenas (Mazatlán), Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United), Aníbal Godoy (San Diego), César Yanis (Cobresal), Azarías de Chiverdoño (CD Amador)
Extenders: Tomás Rodríguez (Deportivo Saprissa), Ismael Díaz (León), José Fajardo (Universidad Católica), Cecilio Waterman (Universidad de Concepción)
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1 |
England |
0 |
0 |
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2 |
Croatia |
0 |
0 |
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3 |
Ghana |
0 |
0 |
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4 |
Panama |
0 |
0 |
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