Ghana face Panama in Toronto with Ayew leading Black Stars
Ghana are without Thomas Partey because of visa issues in Canada, while Panama line up in a 3-4-3.
Ghana face Panama in a 2026 World Cup Group L match in Toronto, with Jordan Ayew the focal point of the Black Stars attack. FIFA's official lineup shows Ghana in a 4-2-3-1 formation, backed by Ernest Nuamah, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Antoine Semenyo behind Ayew. In midfield, Caleb Yirenkyi partners Elisha Owusu.
Panama take a different approach with a 3-4-3 system. Orlando Mosquera remains in goal, while the back line features Cesar Blackman, Jose Cordoba and Jiovany Ramos. Up front, Cecilio Waterman is supported by Jose Luis Rodriguez and captain Edgar Yoel Barcenas.
Another storyline is the absence of Thomas Partey. The Guardian reported that the Ghana midfielder could not enter Canada because of visa issues, although he is able to travel to the United States.