🇵🇦 Panama
Group L
- Coach
- Thomas Christiansen
- World Cup appearances
- 2
- Best result
- Group stage 2018
- FIFA ranking
- #45
Panama's national football team returns to the World Cup in 2026 after making their debut in 2018. They are drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Ghana. Key strengths include a resilient defense and counter-attacking style. Recent form has been solid in CONCACAF qualifying.
Matches
News
England Through, Scotland Waits, Cape Verde Stun Uruguay to Make History
England qualify despite defensive injury; Scotland's knockout fate hangs in balance; Cape Verde make history by eliminating Uruguay; Egypt also reach last 32 for first time.
World Cup 2026: Haiti, Turkey, and Three Others Eliminated After Two Games
Five nations—Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia, Jordan, Panama—have been mathematically eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after two group-stage losses, with a new head-to-head tiebreaker sealing their early exits.
Panama vs Croatia: World Cup 2026 group stage clash could decide knockout fates
Panama faces Croatia in a must-win Group L match after Ghana heartbreak; Croatia seeks to steady campaign amid pressure and tactical challenges.
World Cup 2026 Fixtures: England and Scotland Group Draws Revealed for 48-Team Tournament
The 2026 World Cup kicks off with 48 teams across 16 cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico. England faces Croatia, Ghana, and Panama, while Scotland battles Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti in a brutal group. The expanded format and transcontinental logistics reshape the tournament.
England Qualify for World Cup 2026 Knockouts as Rice and James Injuries Loom Large
England secured a Round of 32 spot with a game to spare, but injuries to Declan Rice and Reece James cast doubt on their knockout prospects. Tuchel faces tactical dilemmas ahead of the Panama match.
World Cup 2026: England Reach Last 32 After Uruguay's Exit
England have qualified for the World Cup knockout stages without playing, thanks to Uruguay's defeat to Spain. Thomas Tuchel's side now faces Panama with group top spot at stake.
Ghana vs Panama: Partey Barred, Kudus Out as World Cup 2026 Chaos Unfolds
Ghana faces Panama in Group L opener without Thomas Partey (barred from Canada), Mohammed Kudus, and Mohammed Salisu due to injury. Panama sees golden opportunity to seize early advantage in group with England and Croatia.
Thomas Partey Misses World Cup Opener After Canada Visa Denial
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada for the 2026 World Cup opener against Panama due to a refused visa, linked to pending sexual assault charges in the UK. The decision highlights tensions between host immigration rules and global sports.
World Cup 2026 Groups: England vs Croatia, Debutants Cape Verde & Jordan Make History
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams across the US, Canada, and Mexico. England face Croatia, Scotland draw Brazil. Debutants Cape Verde, Jordan, Curaçao, and Uzbekistan make history.
England 2026 World Cup Squad: Foden, Palmer Out; Toney, Stones In as Tuchel Shocks
Tuchel's ruthless selection omits Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold, Maguire, and Shaw. Ivan Toney and John Stones recalled. Group L opponents: Croatia, Ghana, Panama.