Who are the Panama players England need to look out for?
Summary
Panama is playing in its second World Cup and faces England in a group match. Panama has lost all their previous World Cup games and is already out of the tournament, but some key players might still make a strong impact against England.Key Facts
- Panama played in their first World Cup in 2018 and lost all three group matches.
- They have lost every World Cup match so far, and another loss would tie the record for most consecutive defeats.
- Panama has the oldest and most experienced squad in this World Cup.
- Midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla, who missed earlier games due to injury, is expected to play against England.
- Carrasquilla won the Golden Ball at the 2023 Gold Cup and was named Concacaf men’s player of the year in 2024.
- Central defender Jose Cordoba plays for Norwich City and has improved significantly under a new coach.
- Midfielder Cristian Martinez, known for his energy, earned Panama’s first World Cup man-of-the-match award against Croatia.
- Panama has been eliminated early and is playing to improve their pride and experience.
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