🇵🇦 Panama World Cup 2026 Squad: Official 26-Man List (3 June 2026)
FIFA confirmed Panama's final 26-man squad on 3 June 2026. This article covers group-stage context for Group L, key names and tactics. The complete roster table (shirt numbers, NAME ON SHIRT, clubs, height and DOB) lives on the official squad page linked below.
Source: FIFA PDF · Published 2026-06-03 · Code PAN
Los Canaleros return after 2018's debut. Panama's 2018 lone win (vs Tunisia) proved they belong on this stage. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Panama travel with 26 players in Group L, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group L. Panama target points vs Ghana and competitive losses vs England/Croatia. Thomas Tarin Christiansen leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-4-2 direct, CONCACAF physicality, set-piece focus and organised low block against favourites.
CONCACAF qualifying. Panama's regional consistency earned a second World Cup. 2018. group stage (1 win); 2018 debut. FIFA's published shirt names include T. RODRÍGUEZ, FAJARDO, WATERMAN and LONDONO among the 26 call-ups. Goalkeeper No. 1 MEJÍA (Club Nacional (URU)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Deep block mandatory. England's pace is the threat. Third-place Round of 32; one upset vs Ghana or Panama.
Panama squad snapshot
- Nation
- Panama 🇵🇦
- FIFA code
- PAN
- Players
- 26
- Group
- L
- Group rivals
- England, Croatia, Ghana
- Head coach (FIFA list)
- Thomas Tarin Christiansen
- Goalkeeper No. 1
- MEJÍA (Club Nacional (URU))
- Squad balance
- 3 GK · 11 DF · 8 MF · 4 FW
Names on shirt fans will see
- Aníbal Godoy — key figure in Panama's tournament plans
- José Fajardo — key figure in Panama's tournament plans
- Jaime Penedo — key figure in Panama's tournament plans
Tactical identity
4-4-2 direct, CONCACAF physicality, set-piece focus and organised low block against favourites.
Qualification path
CONCACAF qualifying — Panama's regional consistency earned a second World Cup.
Recent World Cups
2018 — group stage (1 win); 2018 debut.
Knockout outlook
Third-place Round of 32; one upset vs Ghana or Panama.
Group L opponents
- England — Deep block mandatory — England's pace is the threat.
- Croatia — Group stage opponent.
- Ghana — Six-pointer for both — physical CONCACAF vs CAF clash.
Read the World Cup 2026 groups guide for how third-place teams can advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about Panama's official 26-man list published 3 June 2026.
How many Panama players are on FIFA's 2026 squad document?
Panama (PAN) named 26 players on 2026-06-03 for CONCACAF's return. England, Croatia and Ghana share Group L, and every shirt name from the FIFA PDF is listed with position and club.
Who is Panama's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Thomas Tarin Christiansen (Spain) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-4-2 direct, CONCACAF physicality, set-piece focus and organised low block against favourites.
Which players stand out on Panama's FIFA squad list?
The published shirt names include T. RODRÍGUEZ, FAJARDO, WATERMAN and LONDONO. Fans and media often watch Aníbal Godoy, José Fajardo and Jaime Penedo, and FIFA's sheet lists T. RODRÍGUEZ, FAJARDO, WATERMAN and LONDONO among the call-ups. Panama registered 4 forwards in the official 26-man list. Use the roster table for every name, club and position.
Where is the full Panama World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Panama squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Panama's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.