Panama’s first-ever qualification, for 2018, sparked national celebration — the goal that sent them through is the stuff of legend at home. A young program still climbing.

The road ahead

Group game 1 · Wed 17 June

at Ghana0–1 L

Group game 2 · Tue 23 June

vs Croatia0–1 L

Group game 3 · Sat 27 June

vs England0–2 L

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.