Panama at World Cup 2026

Manager: Thomas Christiansen · Formation: 5-4-1

Rating

Tier 4

Price

£10m

Panama at the 2026 World Cup

Panama's national football team head to the 2026 World Cup under Thomas Christiansen, placed in Group L alongside Ghana, Croatia and England. The squad balances creative midfield play with attacking options across multiple positions. Their Group L schedule includes England on 27 June at MetLife Stadium, plus matches against Croatia and Ghana.

Panama qualified by winning CONCACAF third-round Group A on 18 November 2025 under Thomas Christiansen. His tactical setup prioritises defensive organisation and quick transitions. Ghana will offer a competitive opening, but Croatia and England present significant tests for a side targeting group progression.

Panama in Goal Rush

Tier

Price

£10m

Expected Goals

xG Rank

Panama sit in Tier 4 of our Goal Rush competition at £10m per slot, the lower-mid band sitting two steps below Tier 1 favourites. At £10m within the game's £200m card budget, Panama are one of the lower-mid team picks. Group L features England as heavy favourites, but Ghana and Croatia present competitive matchups. It's a challenging draw that reflects their lower-mid pricing, though CONCACAF qualification pedigree suggests they'll be competitive.

📋 Full Squad (26)

Manager: Thomas Christiansen · Formation: 5-4-1

Goalkeepers

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César Samudio

Age 32

0 caps

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Luis Mejía

Age 35

0 caps

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Orlando Mosquera

Age 31

0 caps

Defenders

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Amir Murillo

Age 30

0 caps

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Andrés Andrade

Age 27

0 caps

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César Blackman

Age 28

0 caps

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Edgardo Fariña

Age 24

0 caps

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Fidel Escobar

Age 31

0 caps

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Jiovany Ramos

Age 29

0 caps

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Jorge Gutiérrez

Age 27

0 caps

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José Córdoba

Norwich City · Age 24

0 caps

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Roderick Miller

Age 34

0 caps

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Éric Davis

Age 35

0 caps

Midfielders

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Adalberto Carrasquilla

Age 27

0 caps

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Aníbal Godoy

San Diego · Age 36

0 caps

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Carlos Harvey

Minnesota United FC · Age 26

0 caps

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Cristian Martínez

Age 29

0 caps

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José Luis Rodríguez

Age 27

0 caps

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Yoel Bárcenas

Age 32

0 caps

Forwards

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Alberto Quintero

Age 38

0 caps

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Azarías Londoño

Age 24

0 caps

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Cecilio Waterman

Age 35

0 caps

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César Yanis

Age 30

0 caps

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Ismael Díaz

Age 29

0 caps

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José Fajardo

Age 32

0 caps

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Tomás Rodríguez

Age 27

0 caps

Group Stage

Upcoming Matches

FIFA World Cup

GHA

23:00

Wed 17 Jun

PAN

FIFA World Cup

PAN

23:00

Tue 23 Jun

HRV

FIFA World Cup

PAN

21:00

Sat 27 Jun

ENG

Form & Qualifying

Panama won CONCACAF third-round Group A on 18 November 2025 to reach the 2026 World Cup under Thomas Christiansen. Panama's recent form has been mixed, with a 3-0 qualifying win over El Salvador followed by a friendly defeat to Mexico and draws in other friendlies. The inconsistency heading into the tournament suggests Panama will be vulnerable against higher-ranked opposition, though their CONCACAF qualification victory proves they can compete when it matters. Christiansen's challenge will be finding consistency in Group L.

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Panama's 26-player squad

Thomas Christiansen's squad is built around defensive organisation and midfield control. Captain Aníbal Godoy anchors the engine room, while the forward line carries multiple attacking options. It's a squad structured to execute Christiansen's compact defensive system.

Panama's Group L fixtures

Panama's Group L fixtures include England on 27 June at MetLife Stadium, plus group matches against Croatia and Ghana.

How far can Panama go at the World Cup?

Panama's Tier 4 status and Group L draw position them as lower-mid contenders. Their CONCACAF qualification proves they can compete, but the mixed recent form raises questions about consistency heading into the tournament.

Panama World Cup 2026 FAQs

Thomas Christiansen manages Panama at the 2026 World Cup.

Panama are in Group L with Ghana, Croatia and England.

Panama won CONCACAF third-round Group A on 18 November 2025, with Thomas Christiansen overseeing the campaign.

Aníbal Godoy is the Panama captain for the 2026 World Cup, leading a 26-player squad announced on 26 May 2026.

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