Ghana vs Panama — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Ghana vs Panama kicks off in GROUP L of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Ghana and Panama meet in Group L of the 2026 World Cup, both seeking to advance from a group that also includes Portugal and South Korea. Ghana, with a blend of European-based talent and African flair, rely on their physicality and quick transitions. Led by coach Otto Addo, the Black Stars boast a strong midfield anchored by Thomas Partey and creative spark from Mohammed Kudus. Their defense, however, can be vulnerable to pace. Panama, under Thomas Christiansen, have evolved from a defensive-minded side to a more balanced unit. Key players like Adalberto Carrasquilla and Ismael Díaz provide creativity, while the defense is organized but lacks top-end speed. This match is crucial: Ghana will look to dominate possession and use their athleticism, while Panama will aim to stay compact and hit on the counter. Expect a tight contest with both teams desperate for points.

Key players to watch

Ghana

Thomas Partey (Arsenal) — midfield engine, breaks up play and dictates tempo
Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) — creative dribbler, can unlock defenses with flair
Iñaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao) — pace and power up front, constant threat in behind

Panama

Adalberto Carrasquilla (Houston Dynamo) — creative midfielder, key to unlocking Ghana's defense
Ismael Díaz (Universidad Católica) — quick winger, dangerous on the counter
Fidel Escobar (Saprissa) — experienced defender, leads the backline

How to watch Ghana vs Panama — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Ghana vs Panama?

Wed, Jun 17 at 11:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP L of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Ghana vs Panama?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.