Ghana’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be officiated by Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg after FIFA confirmed the match officials for the Group L encounter against Panama.
The highly anticipated clash is scheduled for Wednesday at Toronto Stadium, where both nations will be looking to begin their World Cup campaign with a positive result.
Nyberg will be assisted by fellow Swedes Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Söderkvist, while Saudi Arabian official Khalid Alturais has been named as the fourth referee.
The appointment places one of Europe’s most experienced officials in charge of a crucial fixture that could have a significant impact on the group standings.
Nyberg has built a strong reputation on the international stage, taking charge of several major UEFA and FIFA competitions in recent years.
The Black Stars have been finalising preparations in Toronto ahead of the match, with head coach Carlos Queiroz and his players determined to make a strong start to the tournament.
Ghana enter the World Cup aiming to reach the knockout stages for the first time since their historic quarter-final run in South Africa in 2010.
A victory over Panama would provide the Black Stars with valuable momentum ahead of tougher tests against England and Croatia later in the group stage.
With the officiating team now confirmed, attention turns fully to Wednesday’s showdown as Ghana prepares to launch its quest for World Cup success.