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Ghana vs Panama Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
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Match Date | Thursday 18 June 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 00:00 UK time |
Venue | Toronto Stadium |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Ghana and Panama have been confirmed.
Ghana Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI: Lawrence Ati Zigi, Gideon Mensah, Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, Marvin Senaya, Ernest Nuamah, Caleb Yirenkyi, Antoine Semenyo, Elisha Owusu, Jordan Ayew, Kamaldeen Sulemana
Substitutes: Augustine Boakye, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Kwasi Sibo, Abdul Fatawu, Derrick Luckassen, Benjamin Asare, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Joseph Anang, Abdul Mumin, Abdul Rahman Baba, Alidu Seidu, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Iñaki Williams, Prince Adu
Panama Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Orlando Mosquera, César Blackman, Andrés Andrade, José Córdoba, Jiovany Ramos, Cristian Martínez, Carlos Harvey, José Luis Rodríguez, Amir Murillo, Cecilio Waterman, Yoel Bárcenas
Substitutes: César Yanis, Roderick Miller, Éric Davis, José Fajardo, Jorge Gutiérrez, Edgardo Fariña, Fidel Escobar, Aníbal Godoy, César Samudio, Azarías Londoño, Tomás Rodríguez, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Ismael Díaz, Luis Mejía, Alberto Quintero
Ghana vs Panama Immediate Reaction
Ghana
Ghana have selected a 4-4-1-1 formation for this World Cup clash, with Lawrence Ati Zigi starting in goal behind a back four of Marvin Senaya, Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, and Gideon Mensah. In midfield, Elisha Owusu partners Caleb Yirenkyi in the centre, while Ernest Nuamah and Antoine Semenyo provide width on the flanks. Kamaldeen Sulemana is deployed in an advanced central role, positioned just behind lone forward Jordan Ayew, with the likes of Iñaki Williams and Abdul Fatawu named on the bench.
Panama
Panama are set to line up in a traditional 4-4-2 shape, with Orlando Mosquera starting between the posts behind a defensive unit of César Blackman, Jiovany Ramos, José Córdoba, and Andrés Andrade. Cristian Martínez and Carlos Harvey anchor the central midfield, while Amir Murillo and José Luis Rodríguez provide the wide threat. Up front, Yoel Bárcenas partners Cecilio Waterman to lead the line, leaving creative options like Adalberto Carrasquilla and Ismael Díaz available as substitutes.
Ghana vs Panama Reactive Bet Builder
Our suggested bet builder for this World Cup clash features three selections. First, we are backing Ghana to secure the victory on the night. Second, wide midfielder Antoine Semenyo, who starts in Ghana's attack, is selected to score anytime. Finally, we are predicting a clean sheet for the winning side by selecting 'No' in the Both Teams to Score market.
Ghana vs Panama Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both lineups now confirmed, the expectation is for a highly competitive encounter where Panama are marginal favourites. The pre-match data gives Panama a 41.08% chance of victory compared to Ghana's 33.57% win probability. While Ghana boast strong attacking talent in Semenyo and Ayew, Panama's balanced 4-4-2 shape is expected to give them the edge in terms of control and efficiency. As a result, the model predicts a narrow victory for the away side.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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