Panama wins bronze in men's football at Santo Domingo 2026
Panama's U-21 team added a new medal to the country's collection at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, winning the bronze medal in the men's football tournament.
What happened?
The Panamanian team played an exciting match against Colombia, which ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of play. Anel Ryce was the one who scored the Panamanian goal during regular time. The tiebreaker had to be taken to the penalty shootout, where Panama won 3-2 to take home the bronze medal.
Why it matters for Panama
With this result, the U-21 team won the 22nd medal for Team Panama at Santo Domingo 2026, reaffirming the good performance of the Panamanian delegation in these Central American and Caribbean Games.
What comes next?
The big hero of the day was goalkeeper Ian Flores, who had a standout performance by stopping three Colombian shots from the penalty spot, being decisive for Panama to secure the victory. With this result, the U-21 team is preparing to face new challenges in Panamanian football.
The football league in Panama
Currently, the Panama national football team is in 4th place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 classification, with 0 points, 0 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses in 3 games, with a recent performance of LLL.
The Panama football team
The U-21 Panama team has shown great commitment and dedication in its preparation for the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. With this result, the team has earned the respect and admiration of Panamanian fans and the international community.
The future of football in Panama
Football in Panama continues to grow in popularity and competitiveness. The U-21 Panama team has shown to be a strong and determined team, and its bronze medal win is an example of what can be achieved with dedication and effort. The future of football in Panama is promising, and Panamanian fans can feel proud of their team and their country.
