๐ต๐ฆ Panama at the 2026 World Cup
Youngest CONCACAF squad of 2026, banking on energy over experience.
CONCACAF's Youngest Side
Panama made their World Cup debut at Russia 2018 and return in 2026. They are the smallest nation in the tournament by population, but their qualification shows that CONCACAF's depth has grown significantly with the expanded format.
At the 2026 World Cup, Panama are placed in Group L alongside Croatia, England, Ghana. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.
With 2 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of Group stage, Panama bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.
Group L Draw
All 4 teams in Panama's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Panama's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-3-3.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Thomas Christiansen's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 12Orlando Mosquera
- 4Michael Murillo
- 17Cesar Blackman
- 18Andres Andrade
- 15Eric Davis
- 20Anibal GodoyCAPTAIN
- 8Adalberto Carrasquilla
- 7Edgar Barcenas
- 9Jose Fajardo
- 19Cecilio Waterman
- 10Ismael Diaz
All 22 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
7 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
6 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Panama in CONCACAF
North/Central America (CONCACAF)
CONCACAF sends 6 teams including three co-hosts. Playing at home gives USA, Canada, and Mexico an enormous advantage.
Panama competed against other CONCACAF nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
Other CONCACAF teams at 2026
No Ticket? Watch Panama At a Fan Zone
Every Panama group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group L Opponents
The teams Panama face in the group stage
