FIFA World Cup 2026 Odds: Ghana vs. Panama Betting Picks
With international giants England and Croatia looming in the group, Ghana and Panama’s Group L opener on Wednesday already feels like a must-win.
For the Black Stars, this is their fifth World Cup appearance since their 2006 debut. They reached the knockout stage in each of their first two appearances, but they exited after the group stage in both 2014 and 2022, and have had a tumultuous run-up to this year’s tournament.
Panama is here for the second time, after debuting as an overmatched side that conceded 11 goals in its 0-0-3 debut in 2018.
Ghana’s athleticism and attacking flair will be on display against Panama’s organized defence and counter-attacking capabilities.
In a World Cup that has already produced several eyebrow-raising results, can Panama get its first-ever point?
Check out our full list of live 2026 World Cup betting odds.
Ghana vs. Panama FIFA World Cup: How to Watch and Match Info
- Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 7 p.m. ET
- Stadium: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
- Channel: TSN, TSN+
- Weather: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, 16-20° C. Rain could make the pitch slick in the second half.
Ghana vs. Panama Betting Odds
Ghana are moderate favourites at around +115 on the moneyline. Panama sit as underdogs at +230, with the draw around +250. The total is set at 2.5 goals, leaning slightly toward the Over at +130.
Ghana vs. Panama Predicted Starting XI Lineups
Ghana (4-2-3-1): Asare; Yirenkyi, Mensah, Adjetey, Peprah Oppong, Semenyo, Sibu, Ayew, Thomas-Assante, Adu, Williams
Panamá (5-4-1): Mosquera; Blackman, Ramos, Andrade, Cordoba, Murillo, Carrasquilla, Godoy, Rodriguez, Waterman, Diaz
Ghana FIFA World Cup Odds and News
Ghana has looked sloppy since qualifying for the World Cup last October, going 0-5-1 and getting outscored, 13-3, while losing to the likes of Mexico, Austria, and Japan. A 1-1 draw with Wales at the outset of this month did little to inspire confidence.
The Black Stars will be without major contributor Thomas Partey, whose VISA was denied by Canada while dealing with legal issues. Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo, who had 17 goals combined between Bournemouth and Manchester City in the Premier League, has yet to fully display his form on the international level.
Ghana is -140 to qualify for the knockout stage as they are one of the favourites to earn one of the eight third-place slots.
Panama FIFA World Cup Odds and News
After a disastrous 2018 debut, the Panamanians are looking to show better form and discipline this go-around. Pumas UNAM’s Adalberto Carrasquilla leads the squad, while Jiovany Ramos scored in a 1-1 draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina in a warm-up earlier this month.
Coach Thomas Christiansen’s side did dominate the Dominican Republic in a 4-2 triumph, but only after they were humbled, 6-2, by Brazil in late May.
The Panamanians are heavy favourites to finish at the bottom of Group L at -175, well below Ghana’s +200.
Ghana vs. Panama Player Odds and Props
Semenyo is +200 to score and +120 to score or assist for Ghana.
Cecilio Waterman is +220 to score an anytime goal for Panama.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket and Futures
England (-280) and Croatia (+320) are heavy favourites to win the group, with Ghana (+1100) and Panama (+4000) well behind.
Ghana is listed at +320 to finish as Group L runner-up, and -140 to qualify for the knockout stage. Coach Carlos Queiroz has only been at the helm for two months, but he has more than enough World Cup experience to guide Ghana through the group stage.
Ghana vs. Panama Score Prediction
Look for Semenyo and the Ghanaians to show their class against another overmatched Panama side in a 2-0 victory.