Ghana fans shut down major Toronto street after FIFA World Cup win

Toronto got a taste of FIFA World Cup mania on Wednesday night after Ghana supporters spilled into Sankofa Square to celebrate an epic last-minute win against Panama.

Ghana scored a late 94th-minute goal to notch a 1-0 victory in Group K play at Toronto Stadium, which sent supporters pouring into the streets to celebrate.

Within minutes of the final whistle, hundreds of supporters had gathered at Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square), where they danced, sang, and formed traditional jama circles until around 2 a.m.

It’s midnight in Toronto and the Ghana World Cup party is still raging at Sankofa Square 🔥

It’s amazing to see. #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/r8IWSr6BCs

— Marley Dickinson (@marleydickinson) June 18, 2026

At one point, Toronto police temporarily shut down the intersection of Yonge St. and Dundas St. to manage the growing crowd.

Officers later formed a barricade to prevent Ghana's post-game party from branching onto the two busy roadways.

Toronto's Sankofa Square has quickly become a popular gathering spot for many Ghanaian fans during this FIFA World Cup, and it was even visited by one of the country's kings.

The name Sankofa itself has roots in Ghanaian culture. It refers to the idea of reflecting on and reclaiming lessons from the past. It was very fitting for Ghana's post-game celebrations.

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Ghana is one of three West African nations playing in Toronto during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ivory Coast will arrive on the weekend to take on Germany, and Senegal will play its final group-stage match against Iraq on June 26.