Ghana and Panama prepare for World Cup match in Toronto

6/17/2026

Ghana vs Panama at Toronto Stadium: World Cup underdogs clash in a key opener Expect fan events, road closures and kickoff buzz—follow the action live

Toronto Stadium is hosting its second World Cup match on Wednesday, with Ghana and Panama set to meet in their opening FIFA campaign game. The match is scheduled for 7 p.m., after a day of planned fan events and street closures around the stadium. The game brings together two teams seen as underdogs in Group L. It is the first time Ghana and Panama have played each other at this level. Panama enters its second World Cup after improving since its 2018 debut, while Ghana is appearing in its fifth tournament under new coach Carlos Queiroz after a poor run of form and several injuries. Support for both teams has been visible across the Greater Toronto Area. Panama fans have gathered in Toronto and Alliston, where the team has been based, while Ghana supporters have been meeting in Brampton and downtown Toronto ahead of the match. Police say traffic and transit delays are expected as thousands of Panama fans walk from Trinity Bellwoods Park to the stadium.