The Panamanian Football Federation (FPF) began a training program this week for the implementation of Football Video Support (FVS), a FIFA-developed video assistance tool set to be used in the Liga Panameña de Fútbol. The training targets referees, clubs, and operational technicians, led by a FIFA-sent expert alongside professionals from Mediapro, the authorized provider for the system in the country.
"As part of this process, this week a training program will be developed aimed at all protagonists in the ecosystem for the implementation of FVS, including the refereeing body, the clubs, and the professionals in charge of operating the system, among others," the FPF said in an official statement. The federation also plans a specific briefing for media outlets in the coming days.
A step toward modernization
The FVS system will be incorporated into the Liga Panameña de Fútbol during the final matchdays of the regular phase of the 2026 Apertura tournament. This move aims to modernize national competitions and reinforce refereeing standards. "The arrival of FVS in Panamanian football represents an important step in the process of modernizing national competitions and reaffirms the commitment of the Panamanian Football Federation to strengthening refereeing standards, the credibility of competitions, and the continuous improvement of all actors that are part of national football," the federation added.
This development comes as the national team is on a run of three consecutive draws in recent friendlies, including a 1-1 result against Ecuador on October 5. The team has now gone 270 minutes without a win, a period covering its last three matches. Their recent form shows a balanced record, with three draws in their last five games played.
The implementation of FVS in the domestic league is seen as a key advancement for the country's football ecosystem, seeking to align its processes with international best practices while the senior national team continues its competitive path. Full details of the squad for the upcoming challenges are available on the squad page.
