Tomas Abdiel Rodriguez Mena

Tomás Rodríguez is in Thomas Christiansen's 26-man Panama squad for the 2026 World Cup, a centre-forward who plays his club football for Deportivo Saprissa in Costa Rica. He goes into the finals at 27, after Panama qualified by winning their CONCACAF third-round group in November 2025.

A striker known for his ball control, Rodríguez has 13 senior caps and 4 international goals for Panama and is one of the attacking options in the squad. He joined Deportivo Saprissa on loan during this season, and his club record there reads 12 appearances and 2 goals. The draw places Panama in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Ghana, and they open against Ghana in Toronto on 17 June, the first of their three group games.

A striker, Rodríguez plays up front for his club and is known for his ball control. He is comfortable with the ball at his feet, able to keep possession and bring team-mates into the play around him. He stands 1.83 m and is right-footed, and has logged 627 club minutes for Deportivo Saprissa this season, going into the group stage in Thomas Christiansen's squad at the age of 27.

Rodríguez's work for Panama is up front, a striker who looks to get on the ball and use his control to make things happen around the box. He offers a goal threat from that role, with 2 goals for Deportivo Saprissa this season since joining on loan. On the Goal Rush card Panama are a Tier 4 side at £10m, one of the lower bands on the card going into Group L.