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Panama will unveil its 2026 World Cup roster on May 26 at the Panama Canal Administration Building, turning the announcement into a national event. The team begins its official buildup on May 24 ahead of three warm-up matches and its Group L opener against Ghana.
Panama will play Brazil in a World Cup warm-up friendly on May 31 at 3:00 p.m. The match will be broadcast on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and YouTube.
Panama’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup is being marked with a commemorative ball unveiled by the FPF and Molten. The special edition is expected to reach stores in early June and may debut at Panama’s farewell match against the Dominican Republic.
Los Santos and Panama Oeste won their semifinal games at MVP Sport City and will meet Saturday for the 2026 national Sub-12 baseball title. Panama Oeste already beat Los Santos earlier in the tournament, setting up a rematch with championship stakes.
Thomas Christiansen will announce Panama’s 2026 World Cup squad on May 26, setting the stage for the national team’s final preparations. The call-up list is expected to draw close attention from fans and football analysts.
Grupo Silaba began its 35th anniversary celebrations with Thomas Christiansen, using a talk on teamwork and preparation to connect business with Panama’s World Cup moment. The company highlighted the coach’s leadership as it marked three and a half decades in the market.
Panama’s women’s national team will face Jamaica in two June friendlies at Estadio Rommel Fernández as part of its buildup for World Cup qualifying. The matches come after Panama won its Concacaf group in April.
Panama will announce its 26-player World Cup squad after a May 31 friendly against Brazil. The match will serve as the final test before Thomas Christiansen makes his selection.
Panama will face Brazil in a World Cup warm-up match on May 31 at 3:00 p.m. The friendly will air on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
Panama’s women’s national team will play Jamaica in two friendlies as part of its preparation for future international competition. The matches will serve as a key test against a strong regional opponent.
Plaza Amador and Umecit FC meet in a tense Clausura 2026 semifinal return leg after a 2-2 first-leg draw. Plaza is chasing a fifth straight final, while Umecit looks to complete the upset.
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz are set to face Panama again, continuing a rivalry that has grown in importance for women’s football in the region. The matchup highlights the rise of both teams in the Caribbean and Central America.
Panama will face Brazil in a World Cup warm-up match on May 31 at 3:00 p.m. The game will air on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, TVN Radio 96.5 FM, and TVMAX PANAMÁ on YouTube.
Veraguas United and Alianza FC will meet in a live semifinal second-leg match on Saturday, May 16, at 8:30 p.m. The game will air on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
Julio Dely Valdés expressed sadness over Real Oviedo’s relegation in Spain as Panama’s football focus also shifts to a May 31 friendly against Brazil. The match is part of the national team’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
Panama will face Brazil in a World Cup warm-up match on May 31, with live coverage across TV, radio, streaming, and YouTube. The friendly offers a major test as Panama continues its buildup to 2026.
Panama’s senior women’s national team will play Jamaica in two June friendlies, giving the squad another opportunity to prepare and test itself regionally. The matches will serve as important tune-ups for both teams.
Umecit striker Óscar Becerra says his team is ready for the challenge of facing Plaza Amador again in the Clausura 2026 semifinal return leg. After scoring in the first match, he says the squad believes it can reach its first final.
Julio César Dely Valdés said Panama can surprise at the 2026 World Cup and compared La Roja’s potential to Costa Rica’s 2014 run. He also reflected on his Oviedo years, his goals against Real Madrid and his respect for Carlo Ancelotti.
Román Torres said Panama should aim to win a World Cup match or advance to the next round in 2026. He also predicted the national team could earn four points in the group stage.