The Ghana vs Panama lineups have been confirmed for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match. Ghana starts with Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, Ernest Nuamah and Kamaldeen Sulemana, while Panama starts with Yoel Bárcenas and Cecilio Waterman.
This page provides the confirmed Ghana vs Panama lineups, official starting XIs, substitutes, coaches, score updates and key match details.
Ghana vs Panama match details
| Match | Competition | Group | Date | Kickoff |
| Ghana vs Panama | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group L | 18 June 2026 | 2:00 AM |
Ghana confirmed lineup
| No. | Player | Position |
| 1 | Lawrence Ati-Zigi | Goalkeeper |
| 26 | M. Senaya | Defender |
| 4 | J. Adjietey | Defender |
| 18 | J. Opoku | Defender |
| 14 | G. Mensah | Defender |
| 11 | Antoine Semenyo | Forward |
| 15 | E. Owusu | Midfielder |
| 3 | C. Yirenkyi | Midfielder |
| 24 | E. Nuamah | Forward |
| 22 | Kamaldeen Sulemana | Forward |
| 9 | Jordan Ayew | Forward / Captain |
Ghana substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 25 | P. Adu | To be confirmed |
| 12 | J. Anang | Goalkeeper |
| 16 | B. Asare | Goalkeeper |
| 17 | A. Baba | Defender |
| 20 | A. Boakye | To be confirmed |
| 13 | C. Bonsu Baah | Midfielder / Forward |
| 7 | I. Fatawu | Forward |
| 23 | D. Luckassen | Defender |
| 6 | A. Mumin | Defender |
| 21 | K. Peprah | Forward |
| 2 | A. Seidu | Defender |
| 8 | K. Sibo | Midfielder |
| 10 | B. Thomas-Asante | Forward |
| 19 | L. Williams | Forward |
Panama confirmed lineup
| No. | Player | Position |
| 22 | O. Mosquera | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | C. Blackman | Defender |
| 13 | J. Ramos | Defender |
| 3 | J. Cordoba | Defender |
| 16 | A. Andrade | Defender |
| 23 | M. Murillo | Defender |
| 14 | C. Harvey | Midfielder |
| 6 | C. Martinez | Midfielder |
| 7 | J. Rodriguez | Midfielder |
| 11 | Y. Barcenas | Forward / Captain |
| 18 | C. Waterman | Forward |
Panama substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 8 | A. Carrasquilla | Midfielder |
| 15 | E. Davis | Defender |
| 10 | L. Diaz | Forward |
| 4 | F. Escobar | Defender |
| 17 | J. Fajardo | Forward |
| 5 | E. Farina | Defender |
| 20 | A. Godoy | Midfielder |
| 26 | I. Gutierrez | To be confirmed |
| 24 | A. Londono | To be confirmed |
| 1 | L. Mejia | Goalkeeper |
| 25 | R. Miller | Defender |
| 19 | A. Quintero | Midfielder |
| 9 | T. Rodriguez | Forward |
| 12 | C. Samudio | Goalkeeper |
| 21 | C. Yanis | Forward |
Missing players
| Team | Player | Status |
| Panama | T. Parley | Inactive |
Ghana vs Panama coaches
| Team | Coach |
| Ghana | C. Queiroz |
| Panama | T. Christiansen |
Ghana vs Panama lineup news
Ghana starts with Lawrence Ati-Zigi in goal, while Jordan Ayew captains the attack. The Black Stars have selected a forward line with Antoine Semenyo, Ernest Nuamah, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Jordan Ayew, giving the team pace and direct attacking threat.
Panama starts with Orlando Mosquera in goal, while Yoel Bárcenas captains the side. Panama’s lineup includes Blackman, Ramos, Cordoba, Andrade and Murillo in defensive areas, with Waterman leading the attack.
Ghana vs Panama key players
| Team | Key players to watch |
| Ghana | Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Ernest Nuamah, Lawrence Ati-Zigi |
| Panama | Yoel Bárcenas, Cecilio Waterman, José Luis Rodríguez, Cristian Martínez, Orlando Mosquera |
Ghana vs Panama live score and match updates
Ghana vs Panama is an important Group L match after England beat Croatia 4-2 in the other group fixture. Ghana and Panama are both chasing a positive start to stay competitive in the group table.
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Conclusion
The Ghana vs Panama lineups show two teams ready for an important FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match.
Ghana has an attacking pace through Semenyo, Nuamah, Sulemana and Jordan Ayew, while Panama relies on organisation, midfield discipline and the experience of Bárcenas and Waterman. This match could shape the early qualification race in Group L.
Check out the latest Ghana vs Panama predictions here!
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