Panama's Cecilio Waterman Announces Retirement

Panama's national team closes an era with the retirement of Cecilio Waterman, who announced his decision on Thursday, July 2. Waterman played 52 games with the senior team and scored 14 goals.

What happened?

Panamanian striker Cecilio Waterman expressed his gratitude for the years defending the national jersey. “It's hard to find the right words when you close the most important chapter of a career”, he commented.

Why is it important for Panama?

Panama's participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 marked the end of an era for Waterman. The striker also highlighted that one of the greatest achievements of his career was fulfilling the dream of playing a World Cup with Panama.

What comes next?

Waterman assured that, although he will no longer wear the national team jersey, he will continue to support the team as a fan. Panama's last result was a 1-1 draw against Honduras on June 28, 2025. The team's recent form is 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 5 games.