Panama announces 2026 World Cup squad, targets first victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Panama has named a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming for its first-ever victory in the tournament. This summer marks the team's return after a challenging debut in 2018, where they finished bottom of their group. Captain Aníbal Godoy leads a mix of veterans and emerging talent, including Ismael Díaz and Adalberto Carrasquilla, who is recovering from an injury. Panama's opening match against Ghana is scheduled for June 18 in Toronto, followed by games against Croatia and England later in the group stage.
- •Panama finished bottom of its group in the 2018 World Cup.
- •The squad includes seven players from the 2018 team.
- •Kickoff for Panama's opener against Ghana is at midnight BST.
- •Panama secured qualification with a victory over El Salvador.
- •Upcoming matches include Croatia on June 24 and England on June 27.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Panama: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
"Panama arrive at their second FIFA World Cup this summer, eight years after a chastening debut at Russia 2018.Los Canaleros finished bottom of their group on that occasion. Defeats to England, Belgium...
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