Los Canaleros · Group L
Panama reach their second World Cup after a debut in 2018. Coached by Thomas Christiansen, Los Canaleros reached the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup final, signalling their rise. They aim to claim a first ever World Cup point and victory.
Key squad members (selected). Full match-day squads update from the live feed.
England coach Thomas Tuchel has suggested that Bukayo Saka is unlikely to feature in the starting XI against Ghana, preferring to manage his recovery cautiously. Saka will be eased back into training with an eye on the group stage finale. England’s depth will be tested as they look to build on their impressive opening victory over Croatia.
Ghana made a winning start to their Group L campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama. Both teams fought hard in what was Panama's debut at the FIFA World Cup, but Ghana found the breakthrough to claim all three points.