Panama players pose challenges for England in World Cup clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:37 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Panama prepares for their World Cup match against England on Saturday, facing the risk of a sixth consecutive World Cup defeat. With early elimination in the tournament, the squad aims to play for pride. Key players include midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla, expected to play after injury, central defender Jose Cordoba, and midfielder Cristian Martinez, who has been influential this summer. The match is crucial for Panama to avoid equaling a tournament losing record.
- •Match scheduled for Saturday against England.
- •Panama's team combines experience but faces early elimination.
- •Adalberto Carrasquilla is returning from a thigh injury.
- •Jose Cordoba has emerged as a key player at Norwich City.
- •Cristian Martinez earned a World Cup man-of-the-match award.
- 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Who are the Panama players England need to look out for?
- 1:37 PMBBC Sport — Who are the Panama players England need to look out for?
"BBC Sport analyses the key players for Panama who will be aiming to cause a World Cup upset against England in their final Group L fixture.
"BBC Sport analyses the key players for Panama who will be aiming to cause a World Cup upset against England in their final Group L fixture.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 1:37 PMWho are the Panama players England need to look out for?
BBC Sport analyses the key players for Panama who will be aiming to cause a World Cup upset against England in their final Group L fixture.
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 1:37 PMWho are the Panama players England need to look out for?
BBC Sport analyses the key players for Panama who will be aiming to cause a World Cup upset against England in their final Group L fixture.
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