World Cup 2026 · Group L · June 17
Ghana vs Panama Prediction
Group L at AT&T Stadium, June 17 (7pm ET). Ghana are predicted to qualify as a best third-place team — beating Panama is essential.
Score Prediction
Ghana 2–1 Panama. Ghana have the individual quality to beat Panama, who are making only their second World Cup appearance. A Ghana win sets up a qualification push from third place.
Match Details
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 17, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 7:00 PM ET (12:00 AM BST) |
| Venue | AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX |
| Group | L |
| Our prediction | Ghana 2–1 |
Analysis
Group L contains England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama. England and Croatia are projected to take the top two spots. Ghana are fighting for a best-third-place qualification slot — the model has them securing it with a win here.
Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) brings technical quality and goal threat from midfield. Antoine Semenyo provides pace and directness wide. Panama, making only their second World Cup appearance, are defensively organised but lack the attacking quality to threaten Ghana when they're at their best. A disciplined performance from Ghana should be enough to see off Panama and keep their qualification hopes alive.
- Ghana: individually superior, quick on the counter, dangerous from set-pieces.
- Panama: well-organised, physical, limited goal threat against better opposition.
- Key factor: Ghana need to be patient — Panama will sit deep and make this difficult for 90 minutes.