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Ghana meet Panama at BMO Field on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, match 23 of the tournament and an opening statement — first impressions in a three-game sprint carry real weight. Group L sends its top two through automatically, with the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advancing — so neither side can afford a flat ninety minutes.

Toronto provides the stage — hosts Canada’s opening match; the venue was temporarily expanded toward 45,000 seats for the tournament. Kickoff is 19:00 stadium time (EDT); fans of Ghana and Panama can check the exact hour back home in the times panel below.