What to know about Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Panama is set to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking their second appearance in the tournament's history. After a successful qualification campaign, they are eager to prove themselves against top footballing nations. Head coach Thomas Christiansen aims to establish Panama as a competitive force in international football.
- ▪Panama qualified for the World Cup by topping their group in the second round of CONCACAF qualifying with a perfect record.
- ▪In their previous World Cup appearance in 2018, Panama finished last in their group but scored their first World Cup goal.
- ▪Panama is ranked 33rd in FIFA's world rankings and will face England, Croatia, and Ghana in Group L.
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| Original publisher | Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera |
| Canonical URL | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/5/17/what-to-know-about-panama-at-the-fifa-world-cup-2026?traffic_source=rss |
| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 15:10:51 +0000 |
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EXPLAINERSport|World Cup 2026What to know about Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026Panama are World Cup-bound for a second time in eight years, but in 2026, they’re not there to just make up the numbers.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPanama players take a lap of honour around the Rommel Fernandez Stadium after confirming their World Cup 2026 qualification on November 18, 2025, with a 3-0 victory against El Salvador [File: Martin Bernetti/AFP]By Manasi PathakPublished On 17 May 202617 May 2026Eight years after hearing their national anthem on football’s grandest stage for the first time, Panama will have the chance to relive that surge of national pride at the 2026 FIFA World…
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