Panama XI vs Ghana – Predicted lineup and team news

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·17 June 2026

Panama XI vs Ghana – Predicted lineup and team news

Panama face Ghana in Toronto on Wednesday, aiming to secure their first-ever World Cup knockout berth.

Los Canaleros look far more competitive than during their debut campaign, when Panama conceded the most goals in the 2018 World Cup. Head coach Thomas Christiansen has established a robust, physical identity since taking charge in 2020.

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Panama cruised through an unbeaten qualification process, conceding just four goals in eight matches. They will rely on their excellent set-piece organisation to trouble a fragile Ghanaian backline. Christiansen expects a tight tactical encounter, especially since Panama have drawn seven of their last 14 games.

Panama team news

Christiansen welcomes key midfield asset Adalberto Carrasquilla back to full first-team training after a lingering injury. The talented Pumas midfielder missed their recent warm-up fixtures but could feature off the bench.

The manager will avoid rushing his playmaker, handing a starting role to Carlos Harvey instead. Energetic captain Anibal Godoy will anchor the midfield pivot to earn his 156th international cap.

Orlando Mosquera will start between the posts behind a disciplined three-man central defence. Jose Cordoba will marshal the backline alongside Kevin Ramos and Andres Andrade. Besiktas right-back Michael Amir Murillo and Eric Davis will provide dangerous attacking width as wing-backs.

Further forward, Jose Luis Rodriguez and Ismael Diaz will support central striker Jose Fajardo. Panama’s recent fixtures have provided immense entertainment for neutral supporters. Highlighting their defensive transition struggles, both teams to score has landed in eight of Panama’s last ten games.

Panama predicted lineup

Panama predicted XI: Mosquera; Ramos, Cordoba, Andrade; Murillo, Godoy, Harvey, Davis; Rodriguez, Diaz, Fajardo.

When will the match kick off?

The FIFA World Cup group match at Toronto Stadium kicks off at 00:00 BST on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.

Predicted Panama lineup vs Ghana. Thomas Christiansen counts on veteran leadership to frustrate the Black Stars in Toronto.

How to watch Ghana vs Panama?

Television viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the broadcast live on ITV1 and stream via ITVX. Football fans in the United States can follow the full match live on Fox Sports.