Panama, one of Ghana’s opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, continued their preparations for the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia & Herzegovina in an international friendly played at Energizer Park in St. Louis.
The result offered another indication of the Central American side’s growing confidence ahead of their World Cup campaign, which begins against Ghana in Group L on 17 June in Toronto.
Bosnia & Herzegovina took the lead midway through the first half when Nikola Katić found the net in the 24th minute. The defender’s strike marked his first international goal in four years and gave the European side the advantage.
Panama, however, responded positively to going behind and managed to level the score before the interval. Jiovany Ramos provided the equaliser, ensuring the teams went into the break on level terms and ultimately shared the spoils at full time.
While the match ended in a draw, Panama’s ability to continue finding goals remains one of the most notable aspects of their recent form. The Canal Men have now scored in each of their last five matches across all competitions, highlighting a level of attacking consistency that could make them a difficult opponent at the World Cup.
Their recent scoring run has come against a variety of opponents and includes a particularly eye-catching performance against Brazil. In that encounter, Panama scored twice against the five-time world champions, a display that underlined the attacking threat they possess ahead of football’s biggest tournament.
The draw against Bosnia & Herzegovina also demonstrated Panama’s resilience. After falling behind in the opening half, they recovered quickly and ensured they remained unbeaten in the contest. Such determination could prove valuable when they face some of the strongest teams on the international stage in the coming weeks.
For Ghana, the performance will provide another insight into the qualities of a side they are set to meet in their opening Group L fixture. Panama have shown an ability to recover from setbacks, while their recent scoring record suggests they will arrive at the tournament with confidence in the final third.
The friendly in St. Louis forms part of Panama’s final preparations before the World Cup begins. With their build-up programme continuing in the United States, attention will now turn to the remaining matches before they head to Canada for their tournament opener.
Panama will be aiming to carry their recent momentum into the competition as they seek a positive start against the Black Stars. Having extended their scoring streak and shown character to come from behind against Bosnia & Herzegovina, they will believe they are moving in the right direction ahead of their opening World Cup assignment.
