What to know about Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Summary
Panama will take part in their second FIFA World Cup in 2026 after successfully qualifying through tough matches. They are ranked 33rd in the world and will play in a group with England, Croatia, and Ghana.Key Facts
- Panama first played in the FIFA World Cup in 2018 in Russia.
- They qualified for the 2026 World Cup by finishing top in their initial qualifying group and winning key matches in the final qualifying round.
- Panama scored 10 goals and only let in one during the early qualification round.
- The team is the highest-ranked in Central America, currently ranked 33rd by FIFA.
- Panama’s 2026 World Cup group includes England, Croatia, and Ghana.
- They will play two group matches in Canada and one in the United States.
- Panama’s head coach is Thomas Christiansen, who has been with the team since 2020.
- The team is nicknamed "Los Canaleros," referring to the Panama Canal.
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