Panama at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP L · PAN · CONCACAF
Panama return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 2nd appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Group stage (2018).
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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Panama's World Cup record
| Confederation | CONCACAF (North, Central America & Caribbean) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 1 |
| Best finish | Group stage (2018) |
| Titles | 0 |
Panama's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana vs Panama | JUN 17 · 23:00 UTC | BMO Field |
| Panama vs Croatia | JUN 23 · 23:00 UTC | BMO Field |
| Panama vs England | JUN 27 · 21:00 UTC | MetLife Stadium |
Who else is in Group L?
See the full Group L table and fixtures →
Panama at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Panama in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Panama are in Group L, with Croatia, England, Ghana. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Panama play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Panama face Ghana on JUN 17 · 23:00 UTC at BMO Field, Toronto, ON.
- How many World Cups have Panama won?
- Panama have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Group stage (2018).