Panama

CONCACAF • Entrenador: Thomas Christiansen • Formation: 5-4-1

Equipo History & Profile

The Panama national football team represents Panama in men's international football, which is governed by the Federación Panameña de Fútbol founded in 1937. It has been an affiliate member of FIFA since 1938 and a founding affiliate member of CONCACAF since 1961. Regionally, it is an affiliate member of UNCAF in the Central American Zone. From 1938 to 1961, it was a member of CCCF, the former governing body of football in Central America and Caribbean and a predecessor confederation of CONCACAF, and also a member of PFC, the former unified confederation of the Americas, from 1946 to 1961.

World Cup Appearances 8 Tournaments

Best Historical Finish Qualified for World Cup 2026

Tactical Analysis & Style

5-4-1

Tactical System

Official formation and core structure under head coach Thomas Christiansen

Disciplined team organization focused on quick transition play, defensive resilience, and leveraging Panama's key playmakers in critical areas.

Official Squad Selection

#	Pos	Player Name	Club
1	GK	Luis Mejía	Motagua
4	CB	Fidel Escobar	Saprissa
5	CB	Román Torres	Seattle
2	RWB	Michael Murillo	Anderlecht
3	LWB	Eric Davis	Gent
6	CM	Aníbal Godoy	Nashville
15	CB	Erick Davis	Gent
8	CM	Adalberto Carrasquilla	Houston
10	RW	Édgar Bárcenas	Cartagena
9	FW	José Fajardo	Saprissa
7	LW	Alberto Quintero	Universitario
11	FW	Rolando Blackburn	Ludogorets
14	CM	Valentín Pimentel	LA Galaxy
12	GK	Orlando Mosquera	Nacional
20	FW	José Luis Rodríguez	LASK
16	FW	César Yanis	Panamá FC