Los Canaleros
Panama
Group L · FIFA #42 · CONCACAF
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
Tournament statistics appear after verified World Cup 2026 group-stage matches.
Recent form
Match-by-match form displays only after verified World Cup 2026 results.
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ghana vs PanamaMatchday 2 · Group L | Lumen Field, Seattle | Scheduled |
| 4 | Croatia vs PanamaMatchday 4 · Group L | Levi's Stadium, San Francisco | Scheduled |
| 5 | England vs PanamaMatchday 5 · Group L | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Head coach
Thomas Christiansen
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.
Squad
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.
Predicted starting XI
Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.
Group L rivals
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.