FIFA Ranking #78 · 3 World Cups · Best: Group Stage
Panama's third World Cup is a testament to CONCACAF's growth — a tiny nation of 4 million people qualifying for consecutive tournaments. Compact, well-organised, and dangerous at set-pieces, the Canaleros will fight for every point against England, Colombia, and Saudi Arabia.
Group L opponents
Rolando Blackburn
⭐ Star PlayerMillwall
Striker
38
Caps
16
Goals
27
Age
Millwall's powerful and intelligent striker who represents Panama's new generation of European-based professionals.
Adalberto Carrasquilla
Houston Dynamo
Midfielder
50
Caps
8
Goals
26
Age
Creative midfielder and set-piece specialist who controls Panama's tempo and is their key creative outlet in transition.
Michael Amir Murillo
Anderlecht
Right Back
60
Caps
3
Goals
29
Age
Belgian league regular whose attacking right-back play has become a key weapon in Panama's system.
César Blackman
Club Deportivo Olimpia
Midfielder
40
Caps
5
Goals
28
Age
Energetic defensive midfielder who disrupts opposition attacks and provides the platform for Panama's technical players.
All times local to venue. Group stage results determine knockout seedings.
Ghana
FIFA #60
BMO Field
Toronto, Canada
Croatia
FIFA #9
BMO Field
Toronto, Canada
England
FIFA #5
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
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3
Appearances
0
Titles
#78
FIFA Rank
Group Stage
Best Result
Panama's debut World Cup in 2018 was a landmark moment for Central American football. Their 6–1 defeat to England was painful, but the experience was invaluable. They've grown with each qualification and arrive at 2026 with more European-based players than ever before.
Formation
Classic flat four, hard-working midfield block
Head Coach
Thomas Christiansen
Danish-Spanish · 4-4-2
Thomas Christiansen leads Panama into the 2026 World Cup with a 4-4-2 system built around the squad's strengths.
The three teams Panama must face in the group stage.
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