World Cup goal: Caleb Yirenkyi’s stoppage-time winner vs Panama for Ghana
Ghana won 1-0 against Panama in their 2026 World Cup group opener at Toronto’s BMO Field thanks to a World Cup goal by 20-year-old midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi. The World Cup goal arrived at 94:04, breaking a 0-0 deadlock with a stoppage-time strike.
Yirenkyi’s rapid rise is rooted in Ghana’s Right to Dream academy, then a move to FC Nordsjaelland’s first team in 2024. In Denmark he has 47 appearances and 4 goals, earning Danish Superliga Young Player of the Year for 2025-26. Internationally, he debuted for Ghana in 2025 and has 12 caps with 2 goals, including a recent 1-1 friendly draw with Wales on June 2, 2026.
Comparisons have been drawn to Michael Essien, with reports that Real Madrid scouts also sought insights from Essien. His ability to play both midfield and full-back is cited as key versatility for top clubs.
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