Panama's senior national team now knows the days and times for its upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal matches in November. The first match will be played on Thursday, November 12 at the Stadion Ergilio Hato in Willemstad, Curaçao, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, which is 7:00 PM Panama time. The return leg will take place on Sunday, November 15 at 6:00 PM local time at the Estadio Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez in Panama City.
The team that wins this two-legged tie will not only advance to the Nations League Finals, scheduled for late March 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, but will also secure direct qualification for the 2027 Gold Cup. The losing side will have to play in a preliminary round for a chance to reach that same continental tournament. If the aggregate score is tied, the away goals rule will be applied. If the tie persists, extra time will be played and, if necessary, a penalty shootout will follow.
Panama, currently ranked fourth in Concacaf, approaches this tie on the back of a three-match unbeaten run in friendlies, including a 1-1 draw against Ecuador on October 5. This recent form, which can be reviewed in our stats section, provides a solid foundation for the manager and his staff. Their opponent, Curaçao, qualified from Group A of Nations League A.
The other quarterfinal pairings are Canada vs Guatemala, the United States vs Haiti, and Mexico vs Jamaica. The squad will gather for a training camp in late October to prepare for the away leg, aiming for a positive start to carry an advantage into the decisive home match.
More detail at Critica.com.pa
