Panama

Panama at World Cup 2026

Manager: Thomas Christiansen · Formation: 5-4-1
Rating
Tier 4
Price
£10m

Panama at the 2026 World Cup

Panama's national football team head to the 2026 World Cup under Thomas Christiansen, placed in Group L alongside Ghana, Croatia and England. The squad balances creative midfield play with attacking options across multiple positions. Their Group L schedule includes England on 27 June at MetLife Stadium, plus matches against Croatia and Ghana.

Panama qualified by winning CONCACAF third-round Group A on 18 November 2025 under Thomas Christiansen. His tactical setup prioritises defensive organisation and quick transitions. Ghana will offer a competitive opening, but Croatia and England present significant tests for a side targeting group progression.

Panama in Goal Rush

Tier
4
Price
£10m
Expected Goals
1.9
xG Rank
#39
Panama sit in Tier 4 of our Goal Rush competition at £10m per slot, the lower-mid band sitting two steps below Tier 1 favourites. At £10m within the game's £200m card budget, Panama are one of the lower-mid team picks. Group L features England as heavy favourites, but Ghana and Croatia present competitive matchups. It's a challenging draw that reflects their lower-mid pricing, though CONCACAF qualification pedigree suggests they'll be competitive.

📋 Full Squad (26)

Manager: Thomas Christiansen · Formation: 5-4-1

Goalkeepers

22
Orlando Mosquera
Age 31
3 caps
12
César Samudio
Age 32
0 caps
1
Luis Mejía
Age 35
0 caps

Defenders

23
Amir Murillo
Age 30
3 caps
16
Andrés Andrade
Age 27
3 caps
3
José Córdoba
Norwich City · Age 25
3 caps
2
César Blackman
Age 28
2 caps
13
Jiovany Ramos
Age 29
2 caps
15
Éric Davis
Age 35
2 caps
4
Fidel Escobar
Age 31
1 caps
26
Jorge Gutiérrez
Age 27
1 caps
5
Edgardo Fariña
Age 24
0 caps
25
Roderick Miller
Age 34
0 caps

Midfielders

14
Carlos Harvey
Minnesota United FC · Age 26
3 caps
6
Cristian Martínez
Age 29
3 caps
7
José Luis Rodríguez
Age 28
3 caps
11
Yoel Bárcenas
Age 32
3 caps
20
Aníbal Godoy
San Diego · Age 36
1 caps
8
Adalberto Carrasquilla
Age 27
0 caps

Forwards

24
Azarías Londoño
Age 25
3 caps
17
José Fajardo
Age 32
3 caps
18
Cecilio Waterman
Age 35
2 caps
10
Ismael Díaz
Age 29
2 caps
9
Tomás Rodríguez
Age 27
2 caps
19
Alberto Quintero
Age 38
1 caps
21
César Yanis
Age 30
0 caps

Group Stage

L Group
Team
P
W
D
L
GF/GA
GD
PTS
1
3
2
1
0
6/2
4
7
2
3
2
0
1
5/5
0
6
3
3
1
1
1
2/2
0
4
4
3
0
0
3
0/4
-4
0

Upcoming Matches

Form & Qualifying

Panama won CONCACAF third-round Group A on 18 November 2025 to reach the 2026 World Cup under Thomas Christiansen. Panama's recent form has been mixed, with a 3-0 qualifying win over El Salvador followed by a friendly defeat to Mexico and draws in other friendlies. The inconsistency heading into the tournament suggests Panama will be vulnerable against higher-ranked opposition, though their CONCACAF qualification victory proves they can compete when it matters. Christiansen's challenge will be finding consistency in Group L.

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Panama's 26-player squad

Thomas Christiansen's squad is built around defensive organisation and midfield control. Captain Aníbal Godoy anchors the engine room, while the forward line carries multiple attacking options. It's a squad structured to execute Christiansen's compact defensive system.

Panama's Group L fixtures

Panama's Group L fixtures include England on 27 June at MetLife Stadium, plus group matches against Croatia and Ghana.

How far can Panama go at the World Cup?

Panama's Tier 4 status and Group L draw position them as lower-mid contenders. Their CONCACAF qualification proves they can compete, but the mixed recent form raises questions about consistency heading into the tournament.

Panama World Cup 2026 FAQs

Thomas Christiansen manages Panama at the 2026 World Cup.
Panama are in Group L with Ghana, Croatia and England.
Panama won CONCACAF third-round Group A on 18 November 2025, with Thomas Christiansen overseeing the campaign.
Aníbal Godoy is the Panama captain for the 2026 World Cup, leading a 26-player squad announced on 26 May 2026.

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