Panama
Coach: Thomas Christiansen
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Star Players
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Fixtures
Group L
Full Squad Players List
| # | Player | Pos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||
| 1 | Luis MejíaXI Club Nacional | GK | |
| 12 | César Samudio CD Marathón | GK | |
| 22 | Orlando Mosquera Al Fayha FC | GK | |
| Defenders | |||
| 2 | César Blackman Š K Slovan Bratislava | DEF | |
| 3 | José Córdoba Norwich City FC | DEF | |
| 4 | Fidel EscobarXI Deportivo Saprissa | DEF | |
| 5 | Edgardo Fariña FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod | DEF | |
| 13 | Jiovany Ramos Puerto Cabello CF | DEF | |
| 14 | Carlos Harvey Minnesota United FC | DEF | |
| 15 | Éric DavisXI CD Plaza Amador | DEF | |
| 16 | Andrés Andrade LASK Linz | DEF | |
| 23 | Amir MurilloXI Be ş ikta ş JK | DEF | |
| 25 | Roderick MillerXI Turan Tovuz | DEF | |
| 26 | Jorge GutiérrezXI Deportivo La Guaira | DEF | |
| Midfielders | |||
| 6 | Cristian Martínez Hapoel Kiryat Shmona FC | MID | |
| 7 | José Luis Rodríguez FC Juárez | MID | |
| 8 | Adalberto CarrasquillaXI Pumas UNAM | MID | |
| 10 | Ismael DíazXI Club León | MID | |
| 11 | Yoel Bárcenas Mazatlán FC | MID | |
| 19 | Alberto Quintero CD Plaza Amador | MID | |
| 20 | Aníbal GodoyXI San Diego FC | MID | |
| 21 | César YanisXI CD Cobresal | MID | |
| Forwards | |||
| 9 | Tomás Rodríguez Deportivo Saprissa | FWD | |
| 17 | José FajardoXI CD Universidad Católica | FWD | |
| 18 | Cecilio Waterman CD Universidad De Concepción | FWD | |
| 24 | Azarias Londoño CD Universidad Católica | FWD | |
World Cup History
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Titles
1
Appearances
2
WC Goals
0
Wins
Best finish: Group stage (2018)
Top scorer: Felipe Baloy & José Luis Rodríguez (1 goal)
Most capped: Rolando Blackburn (3 matches)
Record: 0W – 0D – 3L
Panama made their World Cup debut in Russia 2018 — a historic moment for the country. Despite losing all three group games to Belgium, England, and Tunisia, Felipe Baloy's consolation goal against England at the age of 37 made him the oldest World Cup first-time scorer in history. Their 2026 qualification is a chance to build on that debut.
Tournament Eras
The 2018 Debut
2018Panama qualified for Russia 2018 after a last-minute goal against Costa Rica that sent the nation into street celebrations captured on video worldwide. The debut itself was difficult — losing to Belgium, England, and Tunisia — but Felipe Baloy's goal against England gave the country its first World Cup goal and a legend.
Iconic Moments
Qualification Goal — The Nation Erupts
Panama's last-minute qualification goal in the final game of CONCACAF qualifying produced scenes of mass joy that went viral worldwide — commentators screaming in disbelief, fans flooding the streets of Panama City. A nation of 4 million people reached the World Cup for the first time.
Baloy's Goal — The Oldest Scorer
Felipe Baloy became the oldest player to score his first World Cup goal — netting a header against England at age 37 to make it 6-1 (yes, England were winning comfortably). But the goal launched wild celebrations among the Panamanian supporters, who celebrated as if it were the winning goal in a final.