Panama

FIFA #48 Group L CONCACAF PAN

Background

Panama's only previous World Cup was Russia 2018, where they lost all three group games including 6-1 to England. Thomas Christiansen's 2026 qualification is the second in the federation's history and arrives with a CONCACAF-hardened squad still building its scoring identity.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Group stage (2018)

Head coach

Thomas Christiansen

Path forward · Group L

Group opponents:

England (#10) Croatia (#13) Ghana (#61)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Group stage knockout shot

Based on FIFA ranking #48. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

Follow Panama to Toronto

First fixture: Ghana vs Panama · 2026-06-17 · 23:00 UTC

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Panama Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group L

Ghana

Panama

Jun 17 · 23:00 UTCBMO FieldToronto

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group L

Panama

Croatia

Jun 23 · 23:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group L

Panama

England

Jun 27 · 21:00 UTCMetLife StadiumNew York / New Jersey