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Ghana and Panama share Group L at the 2026 World Cup and meet in the group stage. Both sides are fighting to reach the knockouts. On the FIFA ranking, Panama are the favourite — a 37-place gap.
Ghana - Panama will be played on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 19:00 ET in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. ✓ Officially confirmed.
| Ghana 🇬🇭 | Metric | 🇵🇦 Panama |
|---|---|---|
| #76 | FIFA Ranking | #39 |
| Group L | Group | Group L |
| CAF | Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Otto Addo | Head coach | Thomas Christiansen |
| 5 | WC appearances | 2 |
| Quarter-final (2010) | Best WC | Group stage (2018) |
Fifth World Cup appearance. With Kudus (West Ham), Partey (Arsenal) and Inaki Williams (Bilbao), a strong core. Against England and Croatia in Group L, group survival is difficult. Panama is winnable; for second place, Ghana must upset.
Second World Cup appearance ever. Strong growth under Christiansen. Reached the 2023 Gold Cup final and the 2024 Copa América semi-final. In Group L with England and Croatia, advancing is difficult, but a point is achievable.
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Start predicting →Yes — Ghana and Panama meet in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group L).
On the FIFA world ranking, Panama (#39) are favoured over Ghana (#76). The gap is 37 ranking places.
Ghana: Quarter-final (2010) (5 World Cup appearances). Panama: Group stage (2018) (2 World Cup appearances).
Ghana are coached by Otto Addo. Panama are coached by Thomas Christiansen.
Ghana play in Group L. Panama play in Group L.
Last updated: 2026-06-07