Ghana up next as Panama's World Cup campaign kicks off Wednesday

Your World Cup opener: Ghana, Wednesday night

This is it. Panama face Ghana in the Group L opener on Wednesday, June 18, with kick-off set for 01:00 CET (2). It is the match that sets the tone for the entire campaign. Ghana are a familiar African powerhouse, physical, quick, and tournament-hardened.

The recent friendlies tell a story. Panama looked dangerous early against Bosnia and Herzegovina, pressing high and moving fast, but the intensity faded and the defence opened up. A 1–1 draw that could have been more. The same pattern showed in Morocco's lead-up: the first 30 minutes are electric, the full 90 a different proposition. Against Ghana, a full performance is non-negotiable.

Croatia friendly also on the radar

A separate fixture lists Panama against Croatia, though no date or competition is confirmed yet (1). That one reads like a final warm-up or a mid-tournament test, but details are thin. For now, everything is about Ghana.

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