Panama at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP L · PAN · CONCACAF
Panama returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 2nd appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Group stage (2018).
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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 | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana vs Panama | JUN 17 · 23:00 UTC | BMO Field | 1-0 |
| Panama vs Croatia | JUN 23 · 23:00 UTC | BMO Field | 0-1 |
| Panama vs England | JUN 27 · 21:00 UTC | MetLife Stadium | 0-2 |
How did Panama do at the 2026 World Cup?
Panama played 3 group matches in Group L, winning 0, drawing 0 and losing 3, with 0 scored and 4 conceded: 0-1 against Ghana, 0-1 against Croatia, 0-2 against England.
Panama did not reach the Round of 32, so the group stage was their whole 2026 tournament.
Who else is in Group L?
See the full Group L table and fixtures →
Panama at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group were Panama in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Panama were drawn into Group L with Croatia, England, Ghana.
- Who did Panama play first at the 2026 World Cup?
- Panama opened against Ghana on JUN 17 · 23:00 UTC at BMO Field, Toronto, ON, and it finished 1-0.
- How many World Cups have Panama won?
- Panama have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Group stage (2018).
Sources for Panama's 2026 record
Panama's fixtures, results and World Cup history are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.