Panama

FIFA Ranking: 33

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Country Information

• Capital: Panama City
• Population: ~4.4 million
• Continent: North America (Central America)

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World Cup History

• Appearances: 2 (2018, 2026)
• Titles: 0
• Best Performance: Group Stage (2018)

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Coach

• Thomas Christiansen: Danish-Spanish manager who has built Panama into one of CONCACAF's most reliable and consistent qualifiers. Strong collective organisation, physical intensity and a clear, disciplined defensive identity.

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Key Players

• Rolando Blackburn: Physical and powerful striker who leads the line with strength, determination and an aerial threat. Panama's focal point in attack.
• César Yanis: Creative winger who provides pace, skill and a goal threat in the final third. One of Panama's most technically gifted players.
• Édgar Barcenas: Versatile and experienced winger with a wealth of international appearances. Brings directness and quality on the flanks.
• Luis Mejía: Reliable and experienced goalkeeper who has been a consistent presence in qualifying. A key reason Panama keep clean sheets.
• Adalberto Carrasquilla: Energetic and technically capable central midfielder who drives the team forward and contributes to build-up play.

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