Panama
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Panama's 2026 Campaign Review
Panama's journey through the World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF 2024/2025 was nothing short of impressive. Finishing top of their group with an undefeated record—seven wins and three draws from ten matches—they amassed 12 points, scoring 19 goals and conceding just 5. Their solid defence was evident with six clean sheets split evenly between home and away fixtures, while their attack found the net 19 times, showcasing a well-balanced team.
Throughout the campaign, Panama remained unbeaten, including a recent strong spell of form featuring wins over El Salvador and Guatemala and draws against Suriname and Guatemala. Their ability to secure points both at home and away highlights a resilient squad ready to take on the challenges of the World Cup.
Looking ahead to the World Cup 2026 group stage, Panama will be aiming to build on their qualification success. While their previous best finish remains the group stage in 2018, the team's unbeaten qualifying run and solid performances offer a hopeful outlook for the tournament ahead.
Qualifying campaign
Rank
1
Points
12
PPG (last 5)
2.20
Squad pedigree
0 of 10 squad players (0%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 43Points trajectory
Rank 43FIFA world ranking
#36
Manager
Thomas Christiansen
Spain
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Panama's Form Narrative Ahead of World Cup 2026
Panama enters the World Cup 2026 fresh from a flawless domestic campaign in their qualifying group, boasting seven wins and three draws from ten matches without a single loss. Their form over the last five qualifiers reflects a steady progression, with two draws bookending three wins, suggesting a team that avoids defeat but does occasionally drop points in stalemates rather than defeats.
Notably, Panama have kept six clean sheets, evenly split between home and away fixtures, highlighting a reliable defence. Their ability to score 19 goals while conceding just five underlines a well-balanced side. Though they lack a significant winning streak, their consistency in picking up points makes them a quietly confident contender in Group L of the World Cup 2026.
With a squad blending experience and solidity, Panama will be hoping to build on their solitary prior World Cup appearance, aiming to progress beyond the group stage this time around.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Panama's Home and Away Form
Panama have been a model of consistency in the World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF 2024/2025, remaining unbeaten both home and away. At home, they've found the net 10 times while conceding just twice, and they've kept three clean sheets, showing a solid defensive backbone when playing in familiar surroundings.
Away from home, Panama's attack remains potent with nine goals scored, though they've conceded slightly more at three goals against and still managed to secure three clean sheets. This balance suggests they are comfortably adaptable, maintaining defensive discipline without sacrificing their attacking edge regardless of venue.
In short, Panama's dependable performances on both turf types bode well as they approach the World Cup 2026, ready to take on opponents with both resilience and flair.
Fipster's Record on Panama in World Cup 2026
Fipster's crystal ball is still warming up when it comes to Panama this World Cup 2026 campaign. With no graded fixtures yet scored, the model is building its record on this side from scratch. It's a bit like waiting for the kettle to boil — patience is key before we can judge how well Fipster reads Panama's fortunes on the big stage.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  L. MejíaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 |  C. SamudioGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  O. MosqueraGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Al-Fayha |  Pro League | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2880 | 7.02 |
| 3 |  J. CórdobaDefender | Defender |  Norwich |  Championship | 32 | 1 | 1 | 2255 | 6.96 |
| 4 |  F. EscobarDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  E. FariñaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  J. RamosDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 |  É. DavisDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  A. AndradeDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  R. MillerDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 |  J. GutiérrezDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  C. BlackmanMidfielder | Midfielder |  Slovan Bratislava |  UEFA Champions League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  C. MartinezMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  A. CarrasquillaMidfielder | Midfielder |  U.N.A.M. - Pumas |  Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  Y. BárcenasMidfielder | Midfielder |  Mazatlán | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 |  C. HarveyMidfielder | Midfielder |  Minnesota United FC |  Major League Soccer | 8 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 6.08 |
| 19 |  A. QuinteroMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 |  A. GodoyMidfielder | Midfielder |  San Diego | Major League Soccer | 14 | 0 | 1 | 798 | 6.97 |
| 21 |  C. YanisMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  A. MurilloMidfielder | Midfielder |  Beşiktaş |  Süper Lig | 18 | 2 | 1 | 988 | 6.81 |
| 24 |  A. LondoñoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  J. RodríguezAttacker | Attacker |  FC Juarez | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  T. RodríguezAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  I. DíazAttacker | Attacker |  Leon | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 |  J. FajardoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  C. WatermanAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
