Panama's 2026 World Cup squad: Quintero's return and Christiansen's Spanish touch

Panamá lands in Group L (England and Croacia's group) with a manager with a Spanish flavour: Thomas Christiansen, born in Denmark but raised in Spain and trained at Barça. He's gone for experience.

🎯 The feel-good story: Alberto Quintero (38) fulfils the dream that injury robbed him of in 2018. Captain Aníbal Godoy (157 caps, country record) runs the midfield.

⚽ Goals will come from José Fajardo, the qualification hero, and Ismael Díaz (León). Los Canaleros are after their first ever World Cup win.

❌ Young prospect Kadir Barría missed out on Christiansen's final squad.

🔙 Panamá are competing in their second World Cup. Christiansen's hand, with a Spanish formative touch, is looking to go one better than their Russia 2018 debut.

📋 Full squad · Manager: Thomas Christiansen

🧤 Goalkeepers

Luis Mejía (Nacional), Orlando Mosquera (Al-Fayha), César Samudio (Marathón)

🛡️ Defenders

Amir Murillo (Beşiktaş), José Córdoba (Norwich), César Blackman (Slovan Bratislava), Andrés Andrade (LASK), Éric Davis (Plaza Amador), Roderick Miller (Turan Tovuz), Jiovany Ramos (Puerto Cabello), Jorge Gutiérrez (Dep. La Guaira), Fidel Escobar (Saprissa), Edgardo Fariña (Pari Nizhny Novgorod)

⚙️ Midfielders

Aníbal Godoy (San Diego FC, captain), Adalberto Carrasquilla (UNAM), Cristian Martínez (Kiryat Shmona), Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United), José Luis Rodríguez (Juárez), César Yanis (Cobresal), Yoel Bárcenas (free agent), Alberto Quintero (Plaza Amador), Azarías Londoño (U. Católica)

⚽ Forwards

Ismael Díaz (León), José Fajardo (U. Católica), Tomás Rodríguez (Saprissa), Cecilio Waterman (U. de Concepción)

🏆 Group L

⚽ Opponents: England, Croacia and Ghana

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Panama's manager for the 2026 World Cup?

Thomas Christiansen is Panama's manager for the 2026 World Cup.

What group is Panama in at the 2026 World Cup?

Panama is in Group L of the 2026 World Cup, alongside England, Croatia and Ghana.

How many players does Panama call up for the 2026 World Cup?

Panama submits a squad of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup, following the FIFA format established for the tournament.

Where does Panama play its matches at the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Panama plays in Group L against England, Croatia and Ghana.

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