Their Group at World Cup 2026
Panama: World Cup 2026 Fixtures
If Panama finish in the top two of Group L, or qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams, their Round of 32 match takes place between 28 June and 4 July 2026 at a venue determined by their group finishing position.
Panama at World Cup 2026: Tournament Profile
Tournament Outlook
Panama continue their CONCACAF development story, qualifying for their second World Cup after debuting in 2018 and re-establishing themselves as a legitimate regional power rather than a one-cycle story. Their physical, direct approach has proven effective enough to reach the knockout rounds of CONCACAF competitions.
Players to Watch
- Rolando Blackburn: clinical finisher leading the line.
- Édgar Bárcenas: attacking creator who provides genuine threat on the break.
Path to the Final
Panama draw on their 2018 experience and target a first ever World Cup point in Group L.
World Cup History
Panama's second World Cup follows their debut group-stage appearance at Russia 2018.
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- Is Panama in the 2026 World Cup?
- Yes. Panama qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 and are placed in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Ghana. Their first match is on Wed, June 17, 2026.
- What group is Panama in at World Cup 2026?
- Panama are in Group L at FIFA World Cup 2026. Their group also contains England (FIFA #4), Croatia (FIFA #10), Ghana (FIFA #73).
- When does Panama play at World Cup 2026?
- Panama play three group-stage matches: Matchday 1: Wed, June 17, 2026 vs Ghana at BMO Field · Toronto. Matchday 2: Tue, June 23, 2026 vs Croatia at BMO Field · Toronto. Matchday 3: Sat, June 27, 2026 vs England at MetLife · NY/NJ. All times are UTC.
- What are Panama's World Cup 2026 fixtures?
- Panama's group-stage fixtures are: Matchday 1: Wed, June 17, 2026 vs Ghana at BMO Field · Toronto. Matchday 2: Tue, June 23, 2026 vs Croatia at BMO Field · Toronto. Matchday 3: Sat, June 27, 2026 vs England at MetLife · NY/NJ. Panama must finish in the top two of Group L to automatically advance to the Round of 32.
- How many times has Panama been to the World Cup?
- Panama are appearing at the World Cup for the second time in 2026. Their best World Cup result is: Group stage (2018).