🇵🇦 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 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.
England 2026 World Cup Squad: Palmer, Maguire Out; Kane Leads 26-Man Roster
Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup leaves out big names including Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire. Harry Kane will captain the side as they face Croatia, Ghana, and Panama in Group L.
World Cup 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Venues, and Group Stage Draw Analysis
The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams with 104 matches across the US, Canada, and Mexico. England faces Croatia, Ghana, and Panama; Scotland takes on Brazil, Haiti, and Morocco in a historic tournament.
Neymar Injury: Brazil Star Could Miss World Cup Opener vs Morocco
Brazil star Neymar has a grade 2 calf injury, jeopardizing his World Cup opener against Morocco. Initial club reports differed sharply; national team medics say 2-3 weeks recovery. Manager Carlo Ancelotti also faces other absences.
England's World Cup 2026 Fixtures: Tuchel's Ruthless Squad to Face Croatia in Texas Opener
England's 2026 World Cup group stage is set: they face Croatia on June 17 in Texas, then Panama and Ghana. The fixture list includes a rematch of the 2018 semi-final defeat.
Panama's 2026 World Cup Squad: Norwich's Cordoba to Face England
Panama announced their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Norwich City defender Jose Cordoba is the only UK-based player selected. Panama, in Group L with England, Croatia, and Ghana, seeks to improve on their winless 2018 debut.
Thomas Partey in Ghana World Cup squad despite rape charges
Thomas Partey, facing rape and sexual assault charges, is included in Ghana's 28-man preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup. Coach Carlos Queiroz prioritizes experience for tough group matches against Panama, England, and Croatia.