Category: Sports

UMECIT FC moved into the LPF semifinals after eliminating Unión Coclé. The team will face Plaza Amador on Sunday, May 10, at 6:00 p.m.

Panama is observing Futbolista Panameño Day on May 6, honoring a legendary player whose legacy remains central to the country’s football identity. The date highlights the lasting cultural importance of the sport nationwide.

Umecit advanced to the Clausura 2026 semifinals after defeating Unión Coclé 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Penonomé. The university side will next meet reigning champions Plaza Amador.

Panama’s 2026 U12 national baseball championship will be held entirely at MVP Sport City. The single-venue setup puts the youth tournament in one central location.

Panama’s national football players joined the official launch of the Panini Album on Tuesday night. The event connected the Selección de Fútbol de Panamá with one of football’s most recognizable fan traditions.

The LPF is pushing for a law that would criminalize match-fixing in Panama after more than three formal integrity complaints and a new controversy involving Sporting San Miguelito. League officials say the proposal aims to protect the credibility of local football.

Panama launched the Intercolegiales Meduca 2026 with a national goal of including all 16 educational regions for the first time. More than 2,500 student athletes are expected in the final stage in Panama City.

A Copa Airlines Boeing 737 scheduled to carry Panama’s national team to the 2026 World Cup is set to arrive in the country this Wednesday. The aircraft highlights the logistical planning behind Panama’s tournament preparations.

Uriel Batista delivered a breakout first season in Portugal, leading Leixões SC in scoring and helping the club finish third in the league. The Colon-born volleyball player strengthened his case as one of Panama’s top international athletes.

Panama has unveiled a Copa Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 that will accompany the national football team to the 2026 World Cup. The presentation has been received as a show of national support and pride.

Copa Airlines has unveiled a World Cup-themed plane honoring Panama’s national team and the Marea Roja. The aircraft features a moving wave design and the slogan “¡Vamos Panamá!”

More than 30,000 Panamanian students will compete in inter-school games and the Ministry of Education’s football cup as part of preparation for Codicader Honduras 2026. The competitions aim to develop young talent and strengthen Panama’s regional sports presence.

The Panama Football League is urging deputies to make match manipulation a criminal offense, responding to growing concern over suspected fixed games. The proposal aims to strengthen penalties and protect the integrity of Panamanian football.

Copa Airlines has unveiled a special aircraft design that will transport Panama’s national team to the 2026 World Cup. The artwork was created by Ernesto De León and Henry Katz, winners of an airline-sponsored contest.

Ticket sales are now open for Panama’s final home friendly before the 2026 World Cup. The match will be played on May 31 and aired across TV and digital platforms.

Alianza FC edged CAI 4-3 on penalties after a 3-3 thriller at Rommel Fernández, booking a place in the LPF Clausura 2026 semifinals. The capital club will face Veraguas United next.

Panama unveiled a custom Boeing 737 MAX 8 painted in red and gold to support the national team’s road to the 2026 World Cup. The design pays tribute to football icons Luis Tejada and Román Torres and was chosen through a nationwide contest.

Panama looks ahead to a Brazil friendly on May 31 as fans also reflect on the lasting legacy of Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez. The match comes as part of the build-up to the 2026 World Cup.

Alianza FC defeated CAI in a dramatic penalty shootout to advance to the Liga Panameña de Fútbol semifinals. The result keeps Alianza’s title hopes alive in the postseason.

Panama unveiled the design of the “Avión de La Sele,” the aircraft that will carry the national football team to the FIFA World Cup 2026. The reveal took place at Boeing’s factory in Seattle and adds a new symbol of national pride ahead of the tournament.