Panama

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

Team History & Profile

Panama is a national football team competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

World Cup Appearances 8 Tournaments

Best Historical Finish Qualified for World Cup 2026

5-4-1

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.

#	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