The Panama national team faces England this Saturday in Group L of the 2026 World Cup.

What's at stake?

The motivation is high for the Canaleros, who are seeking their first points in the competition. With a 1-0 defeat to Ghana and another by the same score to Croatia, Panama has nothing to lose.

What's the team's status?

Danish coach Thomas Christiansen doesn't usually make big changes to his lineup, but he might make some tweaks. Midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla is recovering from a muscle strain and won't risk playing. Forward Cecilio Waterman was a starter in the debut against Ghana, but was left out of the starting lineup against Croatia.

What do the stats say?

| Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-06-28 | Panama vs. Honduras | 1-1 | | Last 5 games | | 3W-1D-1L | The lack of goals has been the big problem for Thomas Christiansen's team.

What's next?

Panama can still make history by earning its first points in a World Cup. Panamanian defender José Córdoba promised that the team will approach the last game with a lot of seriousness and maturity. With all this, the Panama national team seeks to leave a good impression in its first participation in the 2026 World Cup.