Panama Name Experienced Squad for Second World Cup Appearance
Thomas Christiansen kept the core that qualified Panama, with captain Anibal Godoy and midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla included in the 26-man roster.
- On Tuesday, Manager Thomas Christiansen unveiled Panama's 26-player World Cup squad, led by captain Anibal Godoy and Pumas UNAM midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla, as Los Canaleros prepare for their second World Cup appearance.
- Panama secured qualification for only their second World Cup after defeating El Salvador eight years following their 2018 debut, when they exited the group stage without earning a point.
- Carrasquilla recovered from a groin injury suffered in Sunday's Liga MX final defeat to Cruz Azul but reportedly could return for Panama's opening match, while veteran winger Alberto Quintero, 38, earned inclusion after missing 2018 through injury.
- "We want to make history, we want to do something beautiful," Christiansen said during the presentation at the Administration Building of the Panama Canal, as Panama prepares with warm-up matches against Brazil, the Dominican Republic and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Panama opens Group L on June 17 against Ghana at Toronto Stadium, seeking to reach the knockout stage for the first time in program history against two European powerhouses and an African contender.
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The Catholic University will say present in the World Cup 2026 thanks to the calls of Azarias Londoño and José Fajardo, who were included in the definitive list of 26 players from Panama for the World Cup.
Panama name experienced squad for second World Cup appearance
Los Angeles Times
With a patriotic touch, Panama announced Tuesday to the 26 players who will participate in its second World Cup, in which they seek to improve their performance eight years ago in Russia.
Panama squad for FIFA World Cup 2026: Quintero included, Barria misses out; Full list of players
Panama secured qualification for only its second World Cup after victory over El Salvador sealed its place at the June 11-July 19 tournament, eight years on from its debut in Russia.
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