The Panama national football team will debut in the 2026 World Cup with government support, which decrees the closure of public offices starting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17. The President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino, signed Executive Decree No. 19 of June 16, 2026, which establishes the measure to allow officials to support the Panama National Team in their first commitment to the World Cup. The Panama National Team will face Ghana at the Toronto Stadium in Canada. The decree establishes exceptions for those entities that, due to the nature of the services they provide, must remain operational. These include hospitals, clinics, polyclinics, and health centers of the Social Security Fund and the Ministry of Health. The government seeks to allow officials to watch the game and support the Panama National Team. The measure is a gesture of support for the Panama national football team, which seeks its second participation in a World Cup. The debut of the Panama National Team in the 2026 World Cup is an event that has awakened the enthusiasm of thousands of fans inside and outside the national territory. The Panama national football team seeks to give its best on the field and count on the support of its followers. The match against Ghana is the first commitment of the Panama National Team in the 2026 World Cup. The Panama national football team is ready to face the challenge and seek victory at the Toronto Stadium in Canada.