World Cup history
Panama (La Marea Roja) has appeared at 1 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of Group stage 2018. Founded in 1937, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the CONCACAF pool, coached by Thomas Christiansen.
- World Cup appearances1
- World Cup titles0
- Best finishGroup stage 2018
- Head coachThomas Christiansen
- Founded1937
- FIFACONCACAF
Star players
- Aníbal Godoy
- Adalberto Carrasquilla
- Cecilio Waterman
- Ismael Díaz
- Michael Murillo
Path to the trophy
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Panama won the World Cup?
Panama has not won the World Cup. Best finish: Group stage 2018.
Who is the head coach of Panama?
Thomas Christiansen leads Panama into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Panama played in the World Cup?
Panama has appeared 1 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Panama's star players?
Aníbal Godoy, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Cecilio Waterman, Ismael Díaz, Michael Murillo.
What confederation does Panama represent?
Panama plays in the CONCACAF confederation.
When does Panama play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Panama's nickname?
La Marea Roja
Plan your Panama World Cup 2026 experience
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets.
