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Heading to North America in 2026 — the journey begins here.
Panama is in the 48-team World Cup field. Group-stage opponents, dates, and host cities are listed below.
| Match | Opponent | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 22 Group L | Ghana | Dallas AT&T Stadium | Jun 17 (Wed) |
| Match 45 Group L | Croatia | Boston Boston Stadium | Jun 23 (Tue) |
| Match 67 Group L | England | New York MetLife Stadium | Jun 27 (Sat) |
| Year | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Made their FIFA World Cup debut in Russia. | first appearance |
| 2023 | Reached the CONCACAF Gold Cup final. | notable performance |
| 2026 | Qualified for a second World Cup through Concacaf qualifying. | notable performance |
We're gathering resources and tips for Panama supporters traveling to North America for the World Cup.
Find authentic food and restaurants from home in U.S. host cities
Bring your chants, drums, and flags to create an unforgettable atmosphere
Essential information for visiting Canada, Mexico, and the United States
Panama's first World Cup goal was scored by Felipe Baloy against England in 2018.
The national team is known as Los Canaleros, a reference to the Panama Canal.
Panama's group-stage host cities are Dallas, Boston, New York. Use the city guides to compare stadium access, lodging areas, and matchday routes.
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