Los Canaleros

Panama

Group L · FIFA #42 · CONCACAF

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Squad

Official squad list for Panama will appear here when published by FIFA for World Cup 2026.

Team overview

Panama are in Group L at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent CONCACAF and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Group stage (2018). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.

World Cup 2026

Group
Group L
Confederation
CONCACAF
FIFA ranking
#42
Qualification
Qualified
Qualification route
Qualified via CONCACAF pathway
Draw confirmation
Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw

Tournament statistics

Recent form

Fixtures & results

MDMatchVenueStatus
1Ghana vs PanamaWednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDTBMO Field, TorontoScheduled
2Croatia vs PanamaMatchday 2 · Group LLevi's Stadium, San FranciscoScheduled
3England vs PanamaMatchday 3 · Group LEstadio Azteca, Mexico CityScheduled

World Cup history

Appearances1 appearance (2018)
Best finishGroup stage (2018)

Head coach

Thomas Christiansen

Panama · CONCACAF

Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.

Players to watch

Group L rivals

Panama (Los Canaleros) are in Group L at FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA ranking: #42. Coach: Thomas Christiansen. Qualified. Best World Cup finish: Group stage (2018).

FAQ

What group is Panama in at World Cup 2026?
Group L, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
Who is the Panama head coach for World Cup 2026?
Thomas Christiansen is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
What is Panama's best World Cup finish?
Group stage (2018)
How did Panama qualify for World Cup 2026?
Qualified via CONCACAF pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.