Panama dreams of making history at the 2026 World Cup

The Panama national team officially confirmed the 26 players who will represent the country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The squad announcement was presented during a special event held at the Panama Canal Administration Building, where the final roster was revealed for a team hoping to secure the first World Cup victory in the country’s history.

The side managed by Thomas Christiansen kept the core of the group that has helped Panama establish itself as one of the most competitive national teams in CONCACAF over the last few years.

Panama’s official squad for the 2026 World Cup

Goalkeepers

Orlando Mosquera — Al-Fayha FC (Saudi Pro League)
Luis Mejía — Club Nacional (Uruguayan League)
César Samudio — CD Marathón (Honduran League)

Defenders

César Blackman — Slovan Bratislava (Slovak Super Liga)
Jorge Gutiérrez — Deportivo La Guaira (Venezuelan League)
Amir Murillo — Beşiktaş (Turkish Super Lig)
Fidel Escobar — Saprissa (Costa Rican League)
Andrés Andrade — LASK Linz (Austrian Bundesliga)
Edgardo Fariña — FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod (Russian Premier League)
José Córdoba — Norwich City (Championship)
Eric Davis — CD Plaza Amador (Panamanian League)
Jiovany Ramos — Academia Puerto Cabello (Venezuelan League)
Roderick Miller — Turan Tovuz (Azerbaijan Premier League)

Midfielders

Aníbal Godoy — San Diego FC (MLS)
Carlos Harvey — Minnesota United (MLS)
Cristian Martínez — Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona (Israeli Premier League)
José Luis Rodríguez — Juárez FC (Liga MX)
César Yanis — Cobresal (Chilean League)
Yoel Bárcenas — Mazatlán FC (Liga MX)
Azarías Londoño — Universidad Católica de Chile (Chilean League)
Adalberto Carrasquilla — Pumas UNAM (Liga MX)
Alberto Quintero — CD Plaza Amador (Panamanian League)

Forwards

Ismael Díaz — Club León (Liga MX)
Cecilio Waterman — Universidad de Concepción (Chilean League)
José Fajardo — Universidad Católica (Ecuadorian League)
Tomás Rodríguez — Deportivo Saprissa (Costa Rican League)

Head Coach

Thomas Christiansen

Player to watch

Panama’s biggest star heading into the World Cup is once again Adalberto “Coco” Carrasquilla. The Pumas midfielder has become the footballing leader of the national team and one of the most talented players in all of CONCACAF.

However, concerns remain about his physical condition after suffering discomfort during the Liga MX Final, a situation that will be closely monitored by the Panamanian coaching staff over the coming weeks.

Panama keeps the core of its strongest generation

Thomas Christiansen once again trusted the core of the squad that has delivered the most successful era in recent Panamanian football history.

Players such as Amir Murillo, Aníbal Godoy, Fidel Escobar, Yoel Bárcenas, and Orlando Mosquera will once again lead a national team that has already proven capable of competing against opponents with far greater international pedigree.

In addition, Panama will rely on an interesting mix of experience and youth in hopes of becoming one of the toughest teams to face at the World Cup.

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The dream of securing Panama’s first World Cup win

After making its World Cup debut in Russia 2018 and leaving positive impressions despite failing to earn points, Panama arrives at the 2026 tournament hoping to write a historic new chapter for the country’s football.

The Canal Men understand the challenge will be enormous, but they also believe this generation has enough experience and personality to compete far better in the nation’s second-ever World Cup appearance.

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