CONCACAF · Group L
Panama at FIFA World Cup 2026
Panama qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group L opponents
Panama plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Panama fixtures
Panama in the tournament
CONCACAF (North, Central America, and Caribbean) sends 6 teams, including the three co-hosts who qualify automatically.
The 2026 World Cup is the largest in tournament history, with 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group advance automatically, along with the 8 best 3rd-placed teams from across all groups. That puts Panama in Group L with England, Croatia, Ghana, competing for one of the 32 knockout slots.
Frequently asked questions about Panama
When does Panama play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Panama plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 14, 2026. The opener is against CRO. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Panama in at the World Cup 2026?
Panama is in Group L alongside England, Croatia, Ghana. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Panama's FIFA ranking?
Panama entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #32 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 50 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Panama win the World Cup 2026?
Panama's pre-tournament strength rating is 63/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are tournament debutants or lower-ranked qualifiers; reaching the second round would be a notable achievement. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.