Man of the Match: Caleb Yirenkyi
Ghana opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in Group L. Just when the match appeared destined for a goalless draw, 20-year-old midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi produced a moment of history.
In the 94th minute and 4 seconds (94:04), Yirenkyi calmly finished a lightning-fast counterattack to score the winning goal, handing the Black Stars all three points.
The strike was not only the decisive goal of the match but has been widely reported as the latest winning goal ever scored in a World Cup opening game for Ghana.