Panama
🌍 World Cup Story
Panama's first World Cup appearance was in 2018 in Russia — a historic moment for a small Central American nation of 4 million. Their debut included a 6-1 defeat to England (Felipe Baloy scored late, becoming a national hero regardless) and heavy losses, but the qualification itself was celebrated as a national triumph. They have since become one of CONCACAF's most consistent performers — winning the CONCACAF Nations League and reaching the Copa América as invited guests. Their strength comes from a highly organised defensive unit and fierce team spirit. Panama play in the same group as England — a rematch of that 2018 meeting. They are no longer coming just to participate; they understand how to compete in the modern CONCACAF.
📌 2026 Context
Only their second World Cup — a real CONCACAF force growing into a consistent qualifier on the world stage.
⭐ Stars to Watch
👕 Squad
🧤 Goalkeepers
Luis Mejía
FC Wil
Orlando Mosquera
Deportivo Cali
Jaime Penedo
unattached
🛡️ Defenders
Michael Amir Murillo
Anderlecht
Fidel Escobar
New England Revolution
Roderick Miller
Cartagena
Harold Cummings
Santos Laguna
Eric Davis
Columbus Crew
César Blackman
Valladolid
⚙️ Midfielders
Aníbal Godoy
Nashville SC
Adalberto Carrasquilla⭐
Granada
Alberto Quintero
Club Plaza Amador
Edgar Bárcenas
Albacete
Gabriel Torres
CD Olimpia
⚡ Forwards
Rolando Blackburn
Club Olimpia
José Fajardo⭐
FC Dallas
Ismael Díaz
Panathinaikos
Cecilio Waterman
CD FAS