Ghana vs Panama Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

Ghana and Panama meet in a World Cup 2026 group-stage fixture on 17 June 2026, with the two sides arriving in contrasting states of form. Panama enter ranked 34th in the world, a significant 39 places above Ghana, who sit at 73rd — a gap that makes the pre-match context all the more compelling given there is no shared history to draw on.

Head-to-Head Record

Ghana and Panama have no recorded head-to-head meetings in international football. With no shared history to analyse, the most meaningful indicators heading into this World Cup 2026 encounter are each side’s recent form, scoring patterns and defensive records — all of which are examined below.

Ghana: Recent Form

Ghana’s pre-tournament form makes for difficult reading. Across their last six matches they have recorded zero wins, one draw and five defeats (D L L L L L), scoring just 3 goals while conceding 12. That translates to an average of 0.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, and a points-per-game figure of just 0.17. Notably, Ghana have failed to score in three of those six outings and have not kept a single clean sheet. All six fixtures were played away from home, which adds context, but the volume of goals conceded — including a 5-1 defeat to Austria and a 2-0 loss to Mexico — underlines the defensive fragility they carry into this tournament.

• Ghana 1–1 Wales (A) — 2 June 2026 — Draw
• Ghana 0–2 Mexico (A) — 23 May 2026 — Loss
• Ghana 1–2 Germany (A) — 30 March 2026 — Loss
• Ghana 1–5 Austria (A) — 27 March 2026 — Loss

Panama: Recent Form

Panama arrive in a considerably more balanced position. Their last six matches produced 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses (D W L W D L), with 10 goals scored and 12 conceded — an average of 1.67 goals per game in attack and 2.0 against. Their points-per-game rate of 1.33 is markedly stronger than Ghana’s, and they have failed to score only once in those six fixtures. A 4-2 home win over Dominican Republic and a 2-1 away victory against South Africa show Panama can be clinical, though a 6-2 loss to Brazil in their most recent away fixture is a reminder of their defensive vulnerabilities at the highest level.

• Panama 1–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina (H) — 6 June 2026 — Draw
• Panama 4–2 Dominican Republic (H) — 4 June 2026 — Win
• Panama 2–6 Brazil (A) — 31 May 2026 — Loss
• Panama 2–1 South Africa (A) — 31 March 2026 — Win

Form and Record at a Glance

• Head-to-head: No recorded meetings between Ghana and Panama.
• Ghana’s last 6: W0 D1 L5 — 3 goals scored, 12 conceded, 0.17 PPG.
• Panama’s last 6: W2 D2 L2 — 10 goals scored, 12 conceded, 1.33 PPG.
• Clean sheets: Ghana have kept none in their last six; Panama have also kept none.
• Failed to score: Ghana blanked in 3 of 6 matches; Panama in just 1 of 6.
• World Rankings: Panama 34th vs Ghana 73rd — a 39-place gap in Panama’s favour.

How Ghana and Panama Compare

The contrast between these two sides ahead of their World Cup 2026 opener is stark. Panama’s 1.33 points per game over their last six matches dwarfs Ghana’s 0.17, and their attacking output — averaging 1.67 goals per match compared to Ghana’s 0.5 — highlights a clear difference in offensive productivity. Both defences have conceded at the same average rate of 2.0 goals per game, but Ghana’s three scoreless performances in six outings point to a more serious problem at the other end of the pitch. Panama’s superior ranking of 34th further reinforces that they arrive as the stronger-credentialled side on current evidence.

FAQ

Have Ghana and Panama ever played each other before?

No. There are no recorded international meetings between Ghana and Panama, making their World Cup 2026 fixture on 17 June 2026 a first-ever encounter between the two nations.

What is Ghana’s recent form heading into World Cup 2026?

Ghana have won none of their last six matches, drawing once and losing five, scoring just 3 goals and conceding 12 — a run that includes heavy defeats to Austria (1-5) and losses to Mexico, Germany and South Korea.

What is Panama’s recent form heading into World Cup 2026?

Panama have taken 8 points from their last six matches (W2 D2 L2), scoring 10 goals in the process, though they have not kept a clean sheet in that run and conceded six against Brazil in their most recent away fixture.

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What are the rankings for Ghana vs Panama at World Cup 2026?

Panama are ranked 34th in the world, while Ghana sit at 73rd — a difference of 39 places that reflects Panama’s stronger standing in international football heading into this fixture.