liveUpdated 5m agoFollow live updates as Group L continues with Ghana taking on Panama in Toronto. The Athletic Live TeamJune 17, 2026 at 4:10 PM EDTA fitting welcome for Ghana at their Miami Beach training base. Getty ImagesGhana vs Panama — LatestGhana and Panama begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns in Toronto today. Ghana are looking to make an impact after appointing veteran manager Carlos Queiroz ahead of the tournament, while Panama are featuring at the World Cup for the first time since making their debut in 2018.A good result in this match will be crucial for both teams with England and Croatia their other opponents in Group L.Kick-off: 7pm ET, 4pm PTWatch: FS1, Fubo (try for free)Share your thoughts in our matchday discussionSubscribe to The Athletic The AthleticThere is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year with our Champions League and Premier League coverage, plus Europe’s top leagues.Meanwhile, the Formula 1 season is in full swing and we have golf, tennis and more on the cards.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.How to watch Ghana vs Panama Getty ImagesAs well as following our live coverage here, you can watch today’s game on these channels. U.S.: FS1Canada: TSNUK: ITVGhana: GTV, SuperSportPanama: RPCWhat time is kick-off? Getty ImagesToday’s game gets underway at 7pm ET, which is 4pm PT on the west coast of the United States.That’s 12am midnight BST in the UK and 1am CEST elsewhere in Europe.Welcome to our live coverage of Ghana vs Panama Getty ImagesHello and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of Ghana vs Panama in Group L at the 2026 World Cup.Ghana are hoping to impress under new manager Carlos Queiroz in Toronto today, while Panama are making just their second appearance at the tournament after debuting in 2018. Both teams face a tough task getting out of this group featuring England and Croatia, but a win here could set one of them up nicely.We’ll bring you all the build-up, analysis and team news ahead of kick-off, so stay tuned.