Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed confidence and optimism as the Black Stars prepare to face Panama in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener at the Toronto Stadium on Wednesday.

The Black Stars, ranked 73rd in the world, are making their fifth World Cup appearance, with their best performance coming in 2010 when they reached the quarter-finals.

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Panama, ranked 34th, returns to the global stage for the first time since 2018, when they exited at the group stage.

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