Ghana will rely on Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, and Kamaldeen Sulemana to lead their attack in the Group L World Cup match against Panama on June 21, 2026 [1, 2]. Semenyo, a forward for Manchester City, enters the tournament in strong form with 11 goals scored across all competitions this season [1, 2]. The Ghana lineup also features goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi, defenders Jonas Adjetey, Gideon Mensah, Jerome Opoku, and Marvin Senaya, midfielders Caleb Yirenkyi and Elisha Owusu, with Jordan Ayew serving as team captain and forward Ernest Nuamah rounding out the squad [1, 2]. Notably absent is midfielder Thomas Partey, who was denied entry into Canada and is not part of the tournament squad [1, 2].
Panama will counter with Cecilio Waterman leading their attacking line [1, 2]. The rest of the Panama starting eleven includes goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera, defenders Cesar Blackman, Jose Cordoba, Jiovany Ramos, and midfielders Carlos Harvey, Andres Andrade, Amir Murillo, Cristian Martinez, Jose Luis Rodriguez, with Edgar Yoel Barcenas as captain [1, 2]. Ismael Diaz, the 2025 Gold Cup top scorer, will start on the bench, while key midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla is also benched as he recovers from a muscle injury [1, 2].
The match represents a key opener within the group, with both teams fielding lineups shaped by form and fitness. Ghana’s reliance on Semenyo’s goal-scoring ability will be a focal point, while Panama will look to Waterman’s attack and the experience of Barcenas to challenge their opponents on June 21 [1, 2].