Panama's World Cup starts today against Ghana

World Cup kicks off today

Panama's World Cup campaign begins. The tournament starts 11 June, and your team is in it. Thomas Christiansen leads the squad into a group that includes Ghana first up (2). The Guardian's experts' network preview points to a side that can strike fast but has looked fragile when the tempo drops (2).

Fan reactions

Fans online are already looking ahead to the Ghana opener. The matchup is generating real discussion, with supporters sizing up both teams' chances in what feels like a pivotal group-stage clash. Read the full preview thread.