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Panama boss describes Ghana loss as 'cruel' after receiving late sucker punch

Panama coach Thomas Christiansen said ⁠his team deserved better after a "cruel" 1-0 loss to Ghana in their opening World ‌Cup Group L match on Wednesday.

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Ghana take down Panama after clutch last-minute goal from Yirenkyi

Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner as Ghana snatched a 1-0 victory over Panama in their FIFA World Cup (WC) opener at BMO Field in Toronto, denying the Canal men a first-ever point at the finals in the process.

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From the 'next Laudrup' to Panama boss: Christiansen's journey to the World Cup

While Thomas Christiansen made history in January 1993 by becoming the first player ever to debut for the senior Spanish national team while still playing for a club’s reserve squad, he did not meet expectations of becoming the next Michael Laudrup at FC Barcelona. Still, he has carried the playing philosophy of former coach Johan Cruyff into the tactical setup of the Panama national team.

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'Only medicine that works is to win': Queiroz looking for top start against Panama

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz cut a composed figure at Toronto Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, less than 24 hours before Ghana open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama at BMO Field.

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Canadian court dismisses Partey’s visa appeal as Ghana prepare for Panama opener

A Canadian Federal Court has dismissed Thomas Partey’s emergency application to enter Canada, all but ending the Black Stars midfielder’s hopes of featuring in Ghana’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.

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Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil put six past Panama in emphatic friendly victory

Brazil’s pre-FIFA World Cup momentum was given an emphatic boost, with a thumping 6-2 win over Panama in Rio de Janeiro.

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Panama pick experienced squad as they chase history at second FIFA World Cup

Panama named an experienced squad for the World Cup on Tuesday, with ⁠captain Anibal Godoy and midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla included as Thomas Christiansen's side prepare for the finals in the ‌United States, Mexico and Canada.