Panama World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA PAN · Group L · Head coach: Thomas Tarin Christiansen
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.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | MEJÍA | Club Nacional (URU) |
| 2 | DF | BLACKMAN | Š K Slovan Bratislava (SVK) |
| 3 | DF | CORDOBA | Norwich City FC (ENG) |
| 4 | DF | F. ESCOBAR | Deportivo Saprissa (CRC) |
| 5 | DF | FARIÑA | FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod (RUS) |
| 6 | MF | MARTÍNEZ | Hapoel Kiryat Shmona FC (ISR) |
| 7 | MF | J.L. RODRÍGUEZ | FC Juárez (MEX) |
| 8 | MF | CARRASQUILLA | Pumas UNAM (MEX) |
| 9 | FW | T. RODRÍGUEZ | Deportivo Saprissa (CRC) |
| 10 | MF | ISMAEL | Club León (MEX) |
| 11 | MF | BÁRCENAS | Mazatlán FC (MEX) |
| 12 | GK | SAMUDIO | CD Marathón (HON) |
| 13 | DF | RAMOS | Puerto Cabello CF (VEN) |
| 14 | DF | HARVEY | Minnesota United FC (USA) |
| 15 | DF | DAVIS | CD Plaza Amador (PAN) |
| 16 | DF | ANDRADE | LASK Linz (AUT) |
| 17 | FW | FAJARDO | CD Universidad Católica (ECU) |
| 18 | FW | WATERMAN | CD Universidad De Concepción (CHI) |
| 19 | MF | QUINTERO | CD Plaza Amador (PAN) |
| 20 | MF | GODOY | San Diego FC (USA) |
| 21 | MF | YANIS | CD Cobresal (CHI) |
| 22 | GK | MOSQUERA | Al Fayha FC (KSA) |
| 23 | DF | A. MURILLO | Be ş ikta ş JK (TUR) |
| 24 | FW | LONDONO | CD Universidad Católica (ECU) |
| 25 | DF | MILLER | Turan Tovuz (AZE) |
| 26 | DF | GUTIÉRREZ | Deportivo La Guaira (VEN) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.