Panama World Cup 2026 Team Guide

Follow the Panama World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Panama match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.

Panama will play in Group L and opens group play against Ghana before facing Croatia and England.

 

đŸ‡”đŸ‡Š Panama Team Overview

Panama returns to the World Cup with a disciplined squad, strong team identity, and growing confidence after another successful qualifying campaign. The team will try to carry that momentum into a difficult group.

  • Confederation: CONCACAF
  • Group: Group L
  • Head coach: Thomas Christiansen
  • Nickname: Los Canaleros

 

📅 Panama Match Schedule World Cup 2026

Date Match Time City Stadium
June 17, 2026 Ghana vs Panama 1:00 PM Toronto BMO Field
June 23, 2026 Panama vs Croatia 7:00 PM Toronto BMO Field
June 27, 2026 Panama vs England 5:00 PM New York / New Jersey MetLife Stadium

Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).

Convert match times here: Match Time Converter

 

đŸ‘„ Panama Projected Squad

This projected Panama squad is based on the recent national-team player pool and current senior core. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.

đŸ§€ Goalkeepers

  • Orlando Mosquera
  • Luis MejĂ­a
  • CĂ©sar Samudio

đŸ›Ąïž Defenders

  • Michael Murillo
  • Fidel Escobar
  • AndrĂ©s Andrade
  • JosĂ© CĂłrdoba
  • Éric Davis
  • CĂ©sar Blackman
  • Harold Cummings

⚙ Midfielders

  • Adalberto Carrasquilla
  • Cristian MartĂ­nez
  • AnĂ­bal Godoy
  • JosĂ© Luis RodrĂ­guez
  • Édgar BĂĄrcenas
  • CĂ©sar Yanis

🎯 Forwards

  • Ismael DĂ­az
  • JosĂ© Fajardo
  • Cecilio Waterman
  • TomĂĄs RodrĂ­guez
  • Abdiel Ayarza

 

đŸ§‘â€đŸ« Panama Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach: Thomas Christiansen
  • Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Panama confirms the final World Cup setup.

 

đŸ”„ Key Panama Players To Watch

  • Adalberto Carrasquilla – the midfield leader and one of Panama’s most important players.
  • Michael Murillo – a key defender who can also impact the attack.
  • JosĂ© Fajardo – a dangerous forward option in the final third.
  • Orlando Mosquera – an important goalkeeper who can keep Panama competitive.
  • AnĂ­bal Godoy – an experienced midfield presence and leader.
  • Ismael DĂ­az – an attacking threat with pace and directness.

 

📈 Predicted Starting XI

This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.

  • Formation: 4-2-3-1
  • GK: Orlando Mosquera
  • DEF: Michael Murillo, Fidel Escobar, JosĂ© CĂłrdoba, Éric Davis
  • MID: AnĂ­bal Godoy, Adalberto Carrasquilla
  • ATT MID: Édgar BĂĄrcenas, Cristian MartĂ­nez, Ismael DĂ­az
  • FWD: JosĂ© Fajardo

 

🏆 Panama World Cup History

Panama made its World Cup debut in 2018 and now returns for a second finals appearance. Reaching another tournament shows how much the national team has grown in recent years.

 

📊 Panama Group Information

Panama is in Group L alongside:

  • Panama
  • Ghana
  • Croatia
  • England

View Group L Schedule

 

🔗 More Panama World Cup Links

 

🌐 Official Team Website

For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Panama federation website:

Panama Official Website

 

Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.

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