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Panama’s men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams both advanced after winning play-in games at the 2026 South American Youth Games. Each squad now faces Chile in the next round.
Panamanian fighter Joselyne Edwards will face Norma Dumont in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 116 on April 25. The high-profile matchup gives “La Pantera” another major stage to represent Panama.
Panama has confirmed pre-World Cup friendlies against the Dominican Republic and Brazil as part of its buildup to the 2026 tournament. The matches will give the national team key preparation against different levels of opposition.
Natalia Pérez and Isabel Mendoza earned silver medals for Panama in taekwondo and karate at the 2026 South American Youth Games. Their results pushed Panama’s combat sports medal count to five.
Panama’s Under-17 team has started preparations for Qatar 2026 with a 31-player microcycle under Felipe Baloy after winning bronze at the South American Youth Games. The camp marks the first step in building toward the next international tournament cycle.
Panama defeated Brazil to advance to the baseball final at the 2026 South American Youth Games. The win puts the team one victory away from gold.
Panama took part in a live baseball matchup against Brazil at the 2026 South American Youth Games. The contest underscores the country’s ongoing strength and interest in youth baseball development.
Panama will meet Argentina in the 3×3 basketball round of 16 at the 2026 South American Youth Games after finishing group play with a 1-2 record. The Panamanian team lost 15-10 to Brazil in its final group match.
Panama’s 2026 South American Youth Games are drawing attention as 3×3 basketball takes center stage in the buildup. The event highlights the country’s role as host for a major regional competition.
Joselyne “La Pantera” Edwards made weight for her UFC Fight Night co-main event against Norma Dumont in Las Vegas. The Panamanian bantamweight enters the fight on a four-bout winning streak and on short notice.
Sporting San Miguelito and Tauro FC meet Saturday night in a crucial LPF Clausura 2026 match that could help decide the playoff race. The game will air live on TVMAX, TVN Pass and YouTube.
Panama will face Brazil in a World Cup warm-up friendly on May 31, with the match set for broad local coverage on TV and digital platforms. The game gives Panama a high-profile test ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Ebo McNeil won bronze in the boys’ middle-distance event at the South American Youth Games in Panama, delivering the country’s first podium finish. The result marks a notable boost for Panama’s youth athletics program.
Panama’s U-17 men’s national team resumes training on April 27 with a three-day microcycle as it builds toward the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026. The squad returns to work after earning bronze at the South American Youth Games in Panama City.
Bocas del Toro beat Chiriquí in the opening game of the 2026 Béisbol Mayor final, using early offense and strong home-field play to take control of the series. The win gives Bocas del Toro an early edge in Panama’s championship baseball battle.
Panama beat Guyana 20-15 in men’s 3×3 basketball at the 2026 South American Youth Games, keeping its Group C hopes alive. Dylan Lemon and Omario Bailey led the scoring as the team prepared to face Brazil next.
Panama will face Brazil in a World Cup preparation friendly on May 31. The match will be broadcast on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel.
Bocas del Toro beat Chiriquí 7-3 in Game 1 of the national baseball final, pulling away late in Changuinola. The defending champions now lead the series and return home for Game 2 on Friday.
Panama was among the nations advancing in Concacaf W qualifiers, joining regional sides that secured places in the next stage. The result highlights the country’s continued progress in women’s football.
Panama’s track and field athletes are competing through a difficult transition as new and renovated facilities begin to open. The latest youth games showed effort and potential, but also the work still needed to close the regional gap.