Ghana 1–0 Panama: World Cup 2026 Group L Match Report
Group Stage · Group L · Matchday 1
Ghana
1 – 0
Panama
FINAL
Ghana claimed all three points by a narrow one-goal margin, a result that was something of a surprise given the pre-match ELO ratings. Ghana entered this fixture as favorites.
Pre-match win probabilities based on ELO ratings gave Ghana a 57% chance of winning versus 43% for Panama.
Today's Matches & Predictions
ELO Rating Impact
This result has updated both teams' ELO ratings, which feed directly into the win probability model for future matches.
| Team | Pre-Match | Change | New ELO | Global Rank | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 1710 | ±0 | 1710 | #32 | 1.9% |
| Panama | 1660 | ±0 | 1660 | #36 | 1.8% |
ELO ratings updated using FIFA K-factor 60 with goal-difference multiplier. Changes reflect match result vs pre-match expectation.
Group L Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England ✓ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Ghana ✓ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Croatia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
✓ = currently qualifying for Round of 32
Next Up
- Ghana vs England — 2026-06-23 (Toronto)
- Panama vs Croatia — 2026-06-23 (Dallas)
Follow all remaining matches live with real-time ELO rankings on FootUps.