Ghana vs Panama Preview
Ghana are on a long winless streak and Panama’s recent form is patchy. A 2026 World Cup draw is likely and in-form Antoine Semenyo can get on the scoresheet.
Key Stats - Semenyo Finding the Net
- Ghana are winless in 6 consecutive matches.
- Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo has scored 3 goals in his last 4 games.
- Panam are winlesss in 5 of their last 7 matches.
H2H
This will be the first-ever meeting between Ghana and Panama.
Ghana Are Lacking International Form
Ghana had a strong 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign and won eight of their 10 matches.
The Black Stars hit a poor run of form after World Cup qualification and lost four friendly games in a row. Former boss Otto Addo was sacked following a 2-1 defeat to Germany and Carlos Queiroz took over as the new manager.
Queiroz oversaw a 2-0 defeat against Mexico in his first game in charger and Ghana had just 0.17 XG.
Ghana showed improvements in their following game and held Wales to a 1-1 draw. Caleb Yirenkyi opened the scoring in the second period and Wales scored a 93rd-minute equaliser.
Panama Don’t Win Many Games
Panama qualified for their second World Cup finals after topping Group D in CONCACAF qualifying.
The Central American side have struggled for form since securing World Cup qualification. They have failed to win in five of their last seven matches, drawing three and losing two.
The Canal Men lost 6-2 against Brazil before hitting back with a 4-2 triumph against the Dominican Republic.
Thomas Christiansen’s side couldn’t build momentum and were held to a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Panama faced five shots on target, conceded first and Jiovany Ramos levelled before half time.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Ghana (4-2-3-1): Lawrence Ati-Zigi; Gideon Mensah, Jerome Opoku, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Marvin Senaya; Elisha Owusu, Caleb Yirenkyi; Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo
Midfielder Thomas Partey is unavailable for the Panama match after his Canadian visa application was denied.
FIFA provided an official statement on Parety’s visa refusal and said, “FIFA can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana's Team Base Camp in Boston, USA, to Canada for their first match against Panama on Wednesday, 17 June, as his visa application has been refused by the Canadian government.”
Panama (4-2-3-1): Orlando Mosquera; Eric Davis, Andres Andrade, Jose Cordoba, Jiovany Ramos, Amir Murillo; Anibal Godoy, Adalberto Carrasquilla; Ismael Diaz, Jose Fajardo, Jose Luis Rodriguez
Panama have no injuries or suspensions.
Attacker Ismael Díaz is likely to start after scoring seven goals in his last 12 international appearances