Panama national football team

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Panama
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Nickname(s) Los Canaleros (The Canal Men)
La Marea Roja (The Red Tide)
Association Federación Panameña de Fútbol (FEPAFUT)
Confederation CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation UNCAF (Central America)
Head coach Thomas Christiansen
Captain Aníbal Godoy
Most caps Aníbal Godoy (157)
Top scorer Luis Tejada (43)
Home stadium Estadio Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez
FIFA code PAN
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First colours
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Second colours
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FIFA ranking
Current 33 Decrease2.svg 3 (19 January 2026) [1]
Highest29 (March 2014, September 2025 –)
Lowest150 (August 1995)
First international
Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 2–1 Venezuela  Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg
(Panama City, Panama; 12 February 1938) [2]
Biggest win
Flag of Anguilla.svg  Anguilla 0–13 Panama  Flag of Panama.svg
(Panama City, Panama; 5 June 2021)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 0–11 Costa Rica  Flag of Costa Rica.svg
(Panama City, Panama; 16 February 1938)
World Cup
Appearances2 (first in 2018 )
Best resultGroup stage (2018)
CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup
Appearances13 (first in 1963 )
Best resultRunners-up (2005, 2013, 2023)
CONCACAF Nations League
Appearances4 (first in 2019–20 )
Best resultRunners-up (2025)
Copa América
Appearances2 (first in 2016 )
Best resultQuarter-finals (2024)
CCCF Championship
Appearances7 (first in 1941 )
Best resultChampions (1951)
Medal record
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2005 United States Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 United States Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 United States and Canada Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 United States and Canada Team
CONCACAF Nations League
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2025 United States Team
CCCF Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1951 Panama Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1948 Guatemala Team
Copa Centroamericana
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Honduras Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 El Salvador Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2017 Panama Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1993 Honduras Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Panama Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 United States Team
Central American and Caribbean Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1946 Colombia Team

The Panama national football team (Spanish : Selección de fútbol de Panamá) represents Panama in men's international football, which is governed by the Federación Panameña de Fútbol (English: Panamanian Football Federation) founded in 1937. It has been an affiliate member of FIFA since 1938 and a founding affiliate member of CONCACAF since 1961. Regionally, it is an affiliate member of UNCAF in the Central American Zone. From 1938 to 1961, it was a member of CCCF, the former governing body of football in Central America and Caribbean and a predeccessor confederation of CONCACAF, and also a member of PFC, the former unified confederation of the Americas, from 1946 to 1961.

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Panama has qualified for the FIFA World Cup twice (2018 and 2026), it scored their first goal against England. [3] [4]

Panama has participated thirteen times in CONCACAF's premier continental competition, the team's best performance was finishing as runners-up three times in the CONCACAF Gold Cup (2005, [5] 2013 [6] and 2023), and also finishing as runners-up in the CONCACAF Nations League in the 2025 finals. It participated twice in the Copa América (2016 and 2024).

Regionally, it won the CCCF Championship as hosts in 1951, and the Copa Centroamericana in 2009.

History

Before 21st century

2011 Gold Cup

In the 2011 Gold Cup, Panama was placed into Group C with Canada, United States, and Guadeloupe. They debuted with a 3–2 win over Guadeloupe. In the next match, they beat the United States 2–1. Then they tied 1–1 against Canada, winning their group for the first time in the Gold Cup. They played against El Salvador in the quarter-finals, beating them 5–3 on penalties. They played against the United States again, this time in the semi-finals, although they lost 1–0.

2013 Gold Cup

In the 2013 Gold Cup, Panama began with a 2–1 win over Mexico, with Gabriel Torres scoring both goals. In the second match, Panama beat Martinique 1–0 with Gabriel Torres scoring the only goal. With two victories, they secured their qualification to the knockout stages. Already being qualified, they tied 0–0 against Canada securing the first place in their group. They easily beat Cuba 6-1 and qualified for the semi-finals with Blas Pérez and Gabriel Torres scoring two goals each. They faced Mexico again in the semifinals and beat them 2–1 to advance to the final for the second time in the competition against the United States, which was their opponent in the 2005 final and beat them on penalties. The Panamanians could not get their revenge on them and lost 0–1 with a goal from Brek Shea.

2014 World Cup qualifying

Panama came close to advancing out of the fourth round of qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup. In their last match, which was against the United States, they led 2–1 after 90 minutes and were assured to advance to a play-off against New Zealand, but conceded two goals in stoppage time and were eliminated, with Mexico taking the playoff slot instead. [7]

2015 Gold Cup

In the 2015 Gold Cup, Panama was drawn into Group A, along with the United States, Haiti, and Honduras. All of their games were a 1–1 draws. However this was enough to advance to the knockout stage as the best ranked third place. In the quarter-finals, they played against Trinidad and Tobago, drawing 1–1 after 90 minutes and defeating them 6–5 on penalties. They advanced to the semi-finals against Mexico; Roman Torres scored on behalf of Panama and Andres Guardado scored for Mexico. The first 90 minutes ended in a 1–1 draw; Panama was then defeated 2–1 in extra time after referee Mark Geiger gave Mexico a penalty, which Andres Guardado also scored. With this result, Panama earned the chance to play the third place playoff against the United States. The score was 1–1 after extra time and Panama won 3–2 on penalties, giving them third place. Mexico ended up defeating Jamaica in the final to crown themselves champions.

2018 World Cup qualifying

Four years after failing to qualify for the 2014 World Cup, Los Canaleros finally qualified for the World Cup after defeating Costa Rica 2−1 in their final qualifying match, [8] which meant that the United States, who lost to Trinidad and Tobago 2–1, failed to qualify for the first time since 1986. [9] Román Torres, who scored the winning goal in the 87th minute, was subsequently considered a national hero. [10] The day after the match, the President of Panama Juan Carlos Varela declared a national holiday to commemorate the achievement, stating on his Twitter profile: "The voice of the people has been heard... Tomorrow will be a national holiday". [11] [12]

2018 World Cup

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Panama national football team in 2024.

The national football team of Panama were drawn in Group G, together with European giants Belgium and England and the African side Tunisia. [13] Their debut World Cup match was against Belgium, on 18 June 2018. Los Canaleros initially held on, with the score 0–0 at half-time, before eventually suffering a 3–0 loss. [14] [15] Six days later, Panama faced England, and this time succumbed to a 6–1 defeat; Felipe Baloy's late goal was the nation's first at a World Cup, but it was not enough to save them from elimination. [16] A 2–1 loss to Tunisia in their final game meant that Panama finished bottom of their group - and 32nd and last in the tournament overall - having lost all three of their games and conceded eleven goals.

Team image

Kit sponsorship

Kit supplierPeriod
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Patrick 1992–1996
Flag of the United States.svg Reebok 1996–1999
Flag of Italy.svg Kappa 2000-2002
Flag of Italy.svg Lotto 2002-2014
Flag of the United States.svg New Balance 2015–2023
Flag of the United States.svg Reebok 2023–present

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2025

23 March Nations League F Mexico  Flag of Mexico.svg2–1Flag of Panama.svg  Panama Inglewood, California, United States
18:30  UTC−7
  • Jiménez Soccerball shade.svg8', 90+2' (pen.)
 Report
Stadium: SoFi Stadium
Referee: Mario Escobar (Guatemala)
7 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Belize  Flag of Belize.svg0–2Flag of Panama.svg  Panama Belmopan, Belize
19:00  UTC−6 Report
Stadium: FFB Field
Referee: Julio Luna (Guatemala)
10 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Panama  Flag of Panama.svg3–0Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua Panama City, Panama
19:00  UTC−5
Report Stadium: Estadio Rommel Fernández
Referee: Ismael López (Mexico)
16 June 2025 Gold Cup GS Panama  Flag of Panama.svg5–2Flag of Guadeloupe (local).svg  Guadeloupe Carson, California, United States
16:00  UTC−7
Report
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
Attendance: 18,262
Referee: Keylor Herrera (Costa Rica)
20 June 2025 Gold Cup GS Guatemala  Flag of Guatemala.svg0–1Flag of Panama.svg  Panama Austin, Texas, United States
21:00  UTC−5 Report
Stadium: Q2 Stadium
Attendance: 12,829
Referee: Adonai Escobedo (Mexico)
24 June 2025 Gold Cup GS Panama  Flag of Panama.svg4–1Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica Austin, Texas, United States
18:00  UTC−5
Report
Stadium: Q2 Stadium
Attendance: 3,283
Referee: Selvin Brown (Honduras)
4 September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Suriname  Flag of Suriname.svg0–0Flag of Panama.svg  Panama Paramaribo, Suriname
20:30  UTC−3 Report Stadium: Franklin Essed Stadion
Attendance: 2,685
Referee: Kwinsi Williams (Trinidad and Tobago)
14 October 2026 World Cup qualification Panama  Flag of Panama.svg1–1Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname Panama City, Panama
20:00  UTC−5
Report
Stadium: Estadio Rommel Fernández
Referee: Selvin Brown (Honduras)

2026

18 January Friendly Bolivia  Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg1–1Flag of Panama.svg  Panama Tarija, Bolivia
17:00  UTC−4 Roberts Soccerball shade.svg69' (o.g.) Report Barría Soccerball shade.svg5'Stadium: Estadio IV Centenario
Attendance: 12,000
Referee: Bruno Arleu (Brazil)
22 January Friendly Panama  Flag of Panama.svg0–1Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Panama City, Panama
20:00  UTC−5 Report Peralta Soccerball shade.svg90+3' (o.g.)Stadium: Estadio Rommel Fernández
Attendance: 16,447
Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr. (United States)
27 March Friendly South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svgvFlag of Panama.svg  Panama Durban, South Africa
--:--  UTC+2 Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium
31 March Friendly South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svgvFlag of Panama.svg  Panama Cape Town, South Africa
--:--  UTC+2 Stadium: Cape Town Stadium
31 May Friendly Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svgvFlag of Panama.svg  Panama Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
--:--  UTC−4 Source Stadium: Maracanã
17 June 2026 World Cup GS (Group L) Ghana  Flag of Ghana.svgvFlag of Panama.svg  Panama Toronto, Canada
19:00  UTC−4 Report Stadium: BMO Field
23 June 2026 World Cup GS (Group L) Panama  Flag of Panama.svgvFlag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Toronto, Canada
19:00  UTC−4 Report Stadium: BMO Field

Coaching staff

PositionName
Head coach Flag of Spain.svg Flag of Denmark.svg Thomas Christiansen
Assistant coach Flag of Spain.svg Francisco Javier Sánchez Jara
Assistant coach Flag of Panama.svg Jorge Dely Valdés
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Panama.svg Donaldo González

Managers

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up to the preliminary squad for the friendly matches against Bolivia and Mexico on 18 and 22 January 2026, respectively. [17] [18] [19] [20]
Caps and goals correct as of 22 January 2026, after the match against Mexico.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Eddie Roberts (1994-05-01) 1 May 1994 (age 31)30 Flag of Venezuela (state).svg Estudiantes
1 GK JD Gunn (2000-01-24) 24 January 2000 (age 26)10 Flag of the United States.svg New England Revolution
2 DF Richard Peralta (1993-09-20) 20 September 1993 (age 32)171 Flag of Venezuela (state).svg Monagas
2 DF Jorge Gutiérrez (1998-09-01) 1 September 1998 (age 27)150 Flag of Venezuela (state).svg Deportivo La Guaira
2 DF Omar Córdoba (1994-06-13) 13 June 1994 (age 31)60 Flag of Panama.svg Plaza Amador
2 DF Kevin Galván (1996-03-10) 10 March 1996 (age 29)60 Flag of Panama.svg San Francisco
2 DF Luis Asprilla (2001-05-28) 28 May 2001 (age 24)20 Flag of Panama.svg Tauro
2 DF Orman Davis (2002-12-25) 25 December 2002 (age 23)20 Flag of Panama.svg Independiente
2 DF Javier Rivera (1998-03-17) 17 March 1998 (age 27)20 Flag of Honduras (1949-2022, 2026-present).svg Marathón
2 DF Daniel Aparicio (2000-04-17) 17 April 2000 (age 25)10 Flag of Honduras (1949-2022, 2026-present).svg Real España
2 DF Ariel Arroyo (2005-01-23) 23 January 2005 (age 21)10 Flag of Panama.svg Árabe Unido
2 DF Aimar Sánchez (2005-08-27) 27 August 2005 (age 20)10 Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls II
2 DF Juan Carlos Hall (2006-03-09) 9 March 2006 (age 19)00 Flag of Panama.svg Sporting San Miguelito
3 MF Jovani Welch (1999-12-07) 7 December 1999 (age 26)211 Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg The Strongest
3 MF José Murillo (1995-02-24) 24 February 1995 (age 31)181 Flag of Panama.svg Plaza Amador
3 MF Kahiser Lenis (2000-07-23) 23 July 2000 (age 25)122 Flag of Colombia.svg Jaguares
3 MF Ricardo Phillips (2001-05-06) 6 May 2001 (age 24)100 Flag of Panama.svg Plaza Amador
3 MF Giovany Herbert (2005-03-12) 12 March 2005 (age 20)30 Flag of Ukraine.svg Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih
3 MF Ángel Caicedo (1999-08-19) 19 August 1999 (age 26)20 Flag of Panama.svg Independiente
3 MF Abdul Knight (2002-01-17) 17 January 2002 (age 24)20 Flag of Panama.svg Plaza Amador
3 MF Héctor Hurtado (1998-12-23) 23 December 1998 (age 27)10 Flag of Panama.svg Sporting San Miguelito
4 FW Gustavo Herrera (2005-11-18) 18 November 2005 (age 20)30 Flag of Panama.svg Sporting San Miguelito
4 FW Kadir Barría (2007-07-18) 18 July 2007 (age 18)21 Flag of Brazil.svg Botafogo
4 FW Saed Díaz (1999-06-23) 23 June 1999 (age 26)00 Flag of Panama.svg Tauro

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up within the past year.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Ian Flores (2005-03-20) 20 March 2005 (age 20)00 Flag of Panama.svg San Francisco II v. Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg  Bolivia , 18 January 2026 PRE
GK Marcos De León (1998-01-20) 20 January 1998 (age 28)00 Flag of Panama.svg Sporting San Miguelito v. Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg  Bolivia , 18 January 2026 INJ
GK Luis Mejía (1991-03-16) 16 March 1991 (age 34)550 Flag of Uruguay.svg Nacional v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
GK Orlando Mosquera (1994-12-25) 25 December 1994 (age 31)440 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Al-Fayha v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
GK César Samudio (1994-03-26) 26 March 1994 (age 31)40 Flag of Honduras (1949-2022, 2026-present).svg Marathón v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
DF Eric Davis (1991-03-31) 31 March 1991 (age 34)1039 Flag of Panama.svg Plaza Amador v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
DF Fidel Escobar (1995-01-09) 9 January 1995 (age 31)964 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Saprissa v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
DF Andrés Andrade (1998-10-16) 16 October 1998 (age 27)461 Flag of Austria.svg LASK v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
DF César Blackman (1998-04-02) 2 April 1998 (age 27)353 Flag of Slovakia.svg Slovan Bratislava v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
DF Carlos Harvey (2000-02-03) 3 February 2000 (age 26)232 Flag of the United States.svg Minnesota United v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
DF Jiovany Ramos (1997-01-26) 26 January 1997 (age 29)190 Flag of Venezuela (state).svg Academia Puerto Cabello v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
DF Edgardo Fariña (2001-09-21) 21 September 2001 (age 24)150 Flag of Russia.svg Pari Nizhny Novgorod v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
DF Iván Anderson (1997-11-24) 24 November 1997 (age 28)131 Flag of Panama.svg Universitario v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
DF Amir Murillo (1996-02-11) 11 February 1996 (age 30)909 Flag of Turkey.svg Beşiktaş v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025 INJ
DF José Córdoba (2001-06-03) 3 June 2001 (age 24)280 Flag of England.svg Norwich City v. Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname , 15 October 2025
DF Harold Cummings (1992-03-01) 1 March 1992 (age 34)911 Flag of Panama.svg Sporting San Miguelito 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
DF Roderick Miller (1992-04-03) 3 April 1992 (age 33)462 Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Turan Tovuz 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
DF Eduardo Anderson (2001-01-31) 31 January 2001 (age 25)80 Flag of Russia.svg Baltika Kaliningrad 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
DF Omar Valencia (2004-06-08) 8 June 2004 (age 21)30 Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
DF Gabriel Brown (1998-07-14) 14 July 1998 (age 27)20 Flag of El Salvador.svg Inter FA 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
DF Érick Díaz (2006-03-04) 4 March 2006 (age 20)20 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles 2 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
DF Martín Krug (2006-07-09) 9 July 2006 (age 19)10 Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Levante 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
DF Aimar Modelo (2005-01-25) 25 January 2005 (age 21)10 Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls II 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
DF Antony Herbert (2005-03-12) 12 March 2005 (age 20)00 Flag of Spain.svg Conquense 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
MF Aníbal Godoy (captain) (1990-02-10) 10 February 1990 (age 36)1574 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
MF Alberto Quintero (1987-12-18) 18 December 1987 (age 38)1407 Flag of Panama.svg Plaza Amador v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
MF Adalberto Carrasquilla (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 (age 27)703 Flag of Mexico.svg UNAM v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
MF José Rodríguez (1998-06-19) 19 June 1998 (age 27)668 Flag of Mexico.svg Juárez v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
MF Cristian Martínez (1997-02-06) 6 February 1997 (age 29)612 Flag of Israel.svg Ironi Kiryat Shmona v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
MF Ismael Díaz (1997-05-12) 12 May 1997 (age 28)5317 Flag of Mexico.svg León v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
MF Omar Browne (1994-05-03) 3 May 1994 (age 31)150 Flag of Panama.svg Plaza Amador v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
MF Azarias Londoño (2001-06-21) 21 June 2001 (age 24)100 Flag of Ecuador.svg Universidad Católica v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
MF Edward Cedeño (2003-07-05) 5 July 2003 (age 22)50 Flag of Spain.svg Albacete v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
MF Yoel Bárcenas (1993-10-23) 23 October 1993 (age 32)999 Flag of Mexico.svg Mazatlán v. Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala , 13 November 2025 INJ
MF César Yanis (1996-01-28) 28 January 1996 (age 30)545 Flag of Chile.svg Cobresal v. Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala , 8 September 2025
MF Víctor Griffith (2000-12-12) 12 December 2000 (age 25)150 Flag of Scotland.svg St. Johnstone 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup
MF Janpol Morales (1998-06-22) 22 June 1998 (age 27)50 Flag of Guatemala.svg Comunicaciones 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup
MF Abdiel Ayarza (1992-09-12) 12 September 1992 (age 33)344 Flag of Peru (state).svg Los Chankas 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
MF Freddy Góndola (1995-09-18) 18 September 1995 (age 30)241 Flag of Panama.svg Plaza Amador 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
MF Martín Morán (2001-08-30) 30 August 2001 (age 24)20 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Fursan Hispania 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
MF Jorge Serrano (1998-01-19) 19 January 1998 (age 28)20 Flag of Honduras (1949-2022, 2026-present).svg Motagua 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
MF Marlon Ávila (1993-02-27) 27 February 1993 (age 33)00 Flag of Panama.svg Sporting San Miguelito 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
MF Osvaldo Lay (2003-03-28) 28 March 2003 (age 22)00 Flag of the United States.svg AV Alta 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
MF Anel Ryce (2006-07-06) 6 July 2006 (age 19)00 Flag of Ukraine.svg Chornomorets Odesa 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
MF Moisés Véliz (2004-09-18) 18 September 2004 (age 21)00 Flag of the United States.svg Huntsville City 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
FW José Fajardo (1993-08-18) 18 August 1993 (age 32)6317 Flag of Ecuador.svg Universidad Católica v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
FW Cecilio Waterman (1991-04-13) 13 April 1991 (age 34)5014 Flag of Chile.svg Universidad de Concepción v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
FW Tomás Rodríguez (1999-03-09) 9 March 1999 (age 26)113 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Saprissa v. Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador , 18 November 2025
FW Everardo Rose (1999-07-23) 23 July 1999 (age 26)10 Flag of Ecuador.svg Universidad Católica v. Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala , 8 September 2025
FW Eduardo Guerrero (2000-02-21) 21 February 2000 (age 26)223 Flag of Ukraine.svg Dynamo Kyiv 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup
FW Alfredo Stephens (1994-12-25) 25 December 1994 (age 31)291 Flag of Japan.svg Shimizu S-Pulse 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
FW Víctor Medina (2001-02-18) 18 February 2001 (age 25)40 Flag of Panama.svg Tauro 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
FW Romeesh Ivey (1994-07-14) 14 July 1994 (age 31)20 Flag of Venezuela (state).svg Estudiantes 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
FW Rafael Mosquera (2005-05-24) 24 May 2005 (age 20)10 Flag of the United States.svg New York Red Bulls 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE
FW Ansony Frías (2001-10-02) 2 October 2001 (age 24)00 Flag of Israel.svg Maccabi Herzliya 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup PRE

INJ Withdrew due to injury / absent form the national team due to injury.
COV Withdrew due to COVID-19
PRE Preliminary squad.
RET Retired from the national team.
SUS Serving Suspension.
WD Withdrew for personal reasons.

Player records

As of 22 January 2026 [21]
Players in bold are still active with Panama.

Most capped players

Anibal Godoy is Panama's most capped player with 155 appearances. ENG-PAN (15) (cropped).jpg
Aníbal Godoy is Panama's most capped player with 155 appearances.
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Aníbal Godoy 15542010–present
2 Gabriel Gómez 147122003–2018
3 Alberto Quintero 13872007–present
4 Jaime Penedo 13702003–2018
5 Armando Cooper 12392006–2022
Blas Pérez 123422001–2018
7 Román Torres 121102005–2019
8 Luis Tejada 108432001–2018
9 Gabriel Torres 104242005–2022
10 Felipe Baloy 10342001–2018
Eric Davis 10392010–present

Top goalscorers

Luis Tejada is Panama's all-time top scorer with 43 goals. PAN-TUN (28).jpg
Luis Tejada is Panama's all-time top scorer with 43 goals.
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Luis Tejada 431080.42001–2018
2 Blas Pérez 421230.342001–2018
3 Gabriel Torres 241040.232005–2022
4 Luis Ernesto Tapia 20770.261960–1979
5 Jorge Dely Valdés 19480.41991–2005
6 James Anderson 18230.781938–1948
Julio Dely Valdés 18440.411990–2005
8 Carlos Martínez 17200.851946–1954
Ismael Díaz 17530.322014–present
José Fajardo 17640.272017–present

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Uruguay.svg 1930 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg 1934
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg 1938 Declined participationDeclined participation
Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg 1950
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 1954
Flag of Sweden.svg 1958
Flag of Chile.svg 1962
Flag of England.svg 1966
Flag of Mexico.svg 1970
Flag of Germany.svg 1974
Flag of Argentina.svg 1978 Did not qualify6114721
Flag of Spain.svg 1982 8017324
Flag of Mexico.svg 1986 200204
Flag of Italy.svg 1990 201113
Flag of the United States.svg 1994 210125
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 83231413
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 10316919
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 1844101932
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 210123
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 208753118
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 Group stage32nd3003211 Squad 166551615
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 Did not qualify2011453821
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 Qualified10730195
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal (official).svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determinedTo be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
TotalGroup stage2/213003211—124452950161183

CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGASquad
Flag of El Salvador.svg 1963 Group stage6th412184—
Flag of Guatemala.svg 1965 Did not participate
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022, 2026-present).svg 1967 Did not qualify
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 1969
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1971 Did not participate
Flag of Haiti (1964-1986).svg 1973
Flag of Mexico.svg 1977 Did not qualify
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022, 2026-present).svg 1981
1985
1989
Flag of the United States.svg 1991 Did not participate
Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 1993 Group stage7th301238 Squad
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 Did not qualify
Flag of the United States.svg 1998
Flag of the United States.svg 2000
Flag of the United States.svg 2002
Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2003
Flag of the United States.svg 2005 Runners-up 2nd623176 Squad
Flag of the United States.svg 2007 Quarter-finals6th411267 Squad
Flag of the United States.svg 2009 7th411275 Squad
Flag of the United States.svg 2011 Semi-finals3rd522176 Squad
Flag of the United States.svg 2013 Runners-up 2nd6411114 Squad
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2015 Third place3rd605167 Squad
Flag of the United States.svg 2017 Quarter-finals5th421163 Squad
Flag of Costa Rica.svg Flag of Jamaica.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2019 7th420264 Squad
Flag of the United States.svg 2021 Group stage9th311187 Squad
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2023 Runners-up 2nd6321116 Squad
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2025 Quarter-finals5th4310114 Squad
TotalRunners-up13/28592221169771—

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
League phase / Quarter-finalsFinals
SeasonDivisionGroupPldWDLGFGAP/RYearResultPldWDLGFGASquad
2019–20 A B 410359Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2021 Did not qualify
2022–23 A B 431080Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2023 Fourth place200203 Squad
2023–24 A A 6510153Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2024 Fourth place200204 Squad
2024–25 A Bye 211032Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2025 Runners-up 210122 Squad
2026–27ATo be determinedFlag of none.svg2027To be determined
Total——1610333114—Total0 Titles610529—

Copa América

Copa América record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGASquad
Flag of the United States.svg 2016 Group stage12th3102410 Squad
Flag of the United States.svg 2024 Quarter-finals7th4202610 Squad
TotalQuarter-finals2/273041020—

Copa Centroamericana

Copa Centroamericana record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 1991 Preliminary round5th210123
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022, 2026-present).svg 1993 Third place3rd301215
Flag of El Salvador.svg 1995 Fifth place5th200203
Flag of Guatemala.svg 1997 Fifth place5th200207
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 1999 Did not participate
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022, 2026-present).svg 2001 Fourth place4th301236
Flag of Panama.svg 2003 Fifth place5th511345
Flag of Guatemala.svg 2005 Fourth place4th410315
Flag of El Salvador.svg 2007 Runners-up2nd641152
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022, 2026-present).svg 2009 Champions1st421123
Flag of Panama.svg 2011 Third place3rd540171
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 2013 Fifth place5th202011
Flag of the United States.svg 2014 Third place3rd321052
Flag of Panama.svg 2017 Runners-up2nd531142
Total1 Title13/1446189193545

CCCF Championship

CCCF Championship record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 1941 Fourth place4th41121116
Flag of El Salvador.svg 1943 Did not participate
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 1946 Round-robin5th5113516
Flag of Guatemala.svg 1948 Third place3rd84041924
Flag of Panama.svg 1951 Champions1st4310133
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 1953 Round-robin7th6015616
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022, 2026-present).svg 1955 Did not participate
Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1986-2010).svg 1957 Fourth place4th410338
Flag of Cuba.svg 1960 Did not participate
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 1961 Round 17th4103311
Total1 Title7/1035114206094

Head-to-head results

Updated as of 22 January 2026.

  1. ↑ Includes the results of Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1986-2010).svg  Netherlands Antilles .

Honours

Continental

Subregional

Summary

Only official honours are included, according to FIFA statutes (competitions organized/recognized by FIFA or an affiliated confederation).

CompetitionGold medal icon.svgSilver medal icon.svgBronze medal icon.svgTotal
CONCACAF Gold Cup 0314
CONCACAF Nations League 0101
CCCF Championship 11012
Total1427
Notes
  1. Official subregional competition organized by CCCF, direct predecessor confederation of CONCACAF and the former governing body of football in Central America and Caribbean (1938–1961).

FIFA World Ranking

Last update was on 24 June 2025. Source: [22]

 Best Ranking   Worst Ranking   Best Mover   Worst Mover  

Flag of Panama.svg Panama's FIFA World Ranking History
RankYearBestWorst
RankMoveRankMove
2025
36202435Increase2.svg 845Decrease2.svg 3
41202341Increase2.svg 1258Decrease2.svg 0
61202260Increase2.svg 361Decrease2.svg 1
63202163Increase2.svg 678Decrease2.svg 1
78202077Increase2.svg 481Decrease2.svg 1
81201974Increase2.svg 281Decrease2.svg 5
71201853Increase2.svg 271Decrease2.svg 14
55201749Increase2.svg 1161Decrease2.svg 9
58201651Increase2.svg 769Decrease2.svg 18
64201553Increase2.svg 865Decrease2.svg 8
57201429Increase2.svg 863Decrease2.svg 30
38201335Increase2.svg 1151Decrease2.svg 8
51201243Increase2.svg 754Decrease2.svg 6
49201149Increase2.svg 1568Decrease2.svg 13
64201059Increase2.svg 2797Decrease2.svg 20
70200950Increase2.svg 3383Decrease2.svg 9
88200860Increase2.svg 796Decrease2.svg 23
67200752Increase2.svg 2080Decrease2.svg 14
81200659Increase2.svg 2498Decrease2.svg 39
78200576Increase2.svg 15101Decrease2.svg 3
1002004100Increase2.svg 14127Decrease2.svg 2
1252003116Increase2.svg 9130Decrease2.svg 4
1292002111Steady2.svg129Decrease2.svg 6
1092001109Increase2.svg 10125Decrease2.svg 2
1212000118Increase2.svg 16139Decrease2.svg 3
1381999133Increase2.svg 5143Decrease2.svg 2
1311998120Increase2.svg 4131Decrease2.svg 6
1191997103Increase2.svg 1119Decrease2.svg 5
1011996101Increase2.svg 15133Decrease2.svg 5
1261995126Increase2.svg 15150Decrease2.svg 15
1401994130Increase2.svg 1140Decrease2.svg 5
1321993125Increase2.svg 1132Decrease2.svg 5

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 19 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  2. ↑ Barrie Courtney. "Panama – International Results". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  3. ↑ "From agony to ecstasy: Panama's remarkable journey to the 2018 World Cup and a night they'll never forget" . The Independent. 11 October 2017. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  4. ↑ "The wildest night in CONCACAF history? How the U.S. exit played out". ESPN. 11 October 2017. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  5. ↑ "CONCACAF Championship, Gold Cup 2005". RSSSF . Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
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  9. ↑ "Trinidad and Tobago 2-1 USA". BBC Sport. 11 October 2017. Archived from the original on 20 June 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
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  13. ↑ "England get Belgium, Tunisia and Panama in World Cup draw" . The Independent. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
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  15. ↑ Ducker, James; Bagchi, Rob (18 June 2018). "Romelu Lukaku double helps Belgium to winning World Cup start against Panama" . The Telegraph. ISSN   0307-1235. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
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