Panama
Los Canaleros · CONCACAF
Panama at World Cup 2026
Panama enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group B alongside England, Uruguay, USA. Managed by Thomas Christiansen, Panama is currently ranked #37 in the FIFA World Rankings. Team Legend is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 3 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Panama squad managed by Thomas Christiansen.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Panama Fixtures — Group B
All Panama group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group B Standings
See full Group B standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏴 England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇺🇸 USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Panama World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 2
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: Group stage (2018)
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 8
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 2 / 2 / 4
- Win rate: 25.0%
- Goals: 10 scored, 8 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Team Legend (3)
Key Players to Watch
Panama Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for Panama with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
Panama Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls Panama's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
Panama Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for Panama's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 3-4-3
Defensive solidity with counter-attacking opportunities
Strengths
- Physical and athletic team
- Solid defensive organization
- Motivated underdogs with nothing to lose
- Can frustrate bigger teams with discipline
Weaknesses
- Limited quality in depth
- Inexperience on the world stage
- May struggle to create chances against organized defenses
2026 World Cup Chances
Panama enters as major underdogs at #37 in FIFA rankings. Their primary goal will be to compete well, gain experience, and potentially snatch a surprise result. Making it out of the group stage would be a historic achievement for the nation.