Head coach Thomas Christiansen has named the official 2026 Panama World Cup roster – the 26-man squad that will represent Panama at the FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The roster was announced on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Panama Canal Administration Building, locking in the players who will chase glory on the biggest stage in soccer.
Captain Aníbal Godoy (San Diego FC) leads Los Canaleros into their second-ever World Cup, with Pumas midfielder Adalberto “Coco” Carrasquilla as the playmaker to watch. Panama opens against Ghana on June 17. Panama is in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Ghana – the group runs from June 12-25, 2026, with the top two plus the eight best third-place finishers across the 12 groups advancing to the Round of 32.
Below is the complete 26-man roster grouped by position with each player’s current club, our projected Starting XI, the free printable PDF checklist, and quick links to Panama’s schedule, the live group standings, and the rest of the 48-team field.
2026 Panama World Cup Roster
The 26-man split: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 9 midfielders and 4 forwards. All clubs reflect 2025-26 season affiliations at the time of selection.
Goalkeepers (3)
- Orlando Mosquera – Al-Fayha
- Luis Mejía – Club Nacional
- César Samudio – CD Marathón
Defenders (10)
- César Blackman – Slovan Bratislava
- Jorge Gutiérrez – Deportivo La Guaira
- Amir Murillo – Beşiktaş
- Fidel Escobar – Saprissa
- Andrés Andrade – LASK Linz
- Edgardo Fariña – FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod
- José Córdoba – Norwich City
- Eric Davis – CD Plaza Amador
- Jiovany Ramos – Academia Puerto Cabello
- Roderick Miller – Turan Tovuz
Midfielders (9)
- Aníbal Godoy – San Diego FC
- Carlos Harvey – Minnesota United
- Cristian Martínez – Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona
- José Luis Rodríguez – Juárez FC
- César Yanis – Cobresal
- Yoel Bárcenas – Mazatlán FC
- Azarías Londoño – Universidad Católica (Chile)
- Adalberto Carrasquilla – Pumas UNAM
- Alberto Quintero – CD Plaza Amador
Forwards (4)
- Ismael Díaz – Club León
- Cecilio Waterman – Universidad de Concepción
- José Fajardo – Universidad Católica (Ecuador)
- Tomás Rodríguez – Saprissa
Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3 Projection)
Based on form, fit, and Thomas Christiansen’s recent lineups, here is the most likely opening XI. Final selections will depend on fitness coming out of camp.
- GK – Mosquera
- DEF – Davis, Córdoba, Escobar, Murillo
- MID – Godoy, Carrasquilla, Bárcenas
- FWD – Waterman, Díaz, J. L. Rodríguez
No. 9 battle: Díaz / Waterman / Fajardo.
Download the Printable 2026 Panama World Cup Roster PDF
One-page low-ink printable: full 26-man checklist by position, 4-3-3 Predicted XI, Key Bench Options, and Group L context. Tick each box on matchday and cross players off as goals, cards and subs happen.
Panama at the 2026 World Cup: Group L, Schedule & Standings
Panama opens Group L play vs. Ghana on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Track every match through the group stage with our live schedule and standings pages, then follow the bracket on the master hub.
- Full 2026 Panama World Cup Schedule – kickoff times, TV channels, and printable PDF.
- Group L Schedule & TV Guide – all six group-stage matches.
- Live 2026 World Cup Standings – real-time group tables for all 12 groups.
- 2026 World Cup Master Roster Directory – printable PDFs for every announced team.
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Portal Hub – master landing page with brackets, host cities, and resources.
2026 Panama World Cup Roster FAQ
When was the 2026 Panama World Cup roster announced?
Thomas Christiansen announced Panama’s official 26-man World Cup roster on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Panama Canal Administration Building.
Which group is Panama in at the 2026 World Cup?
Panama is in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Ghana. Group play runs June 12-25, 2026.
How can I download a printable Panama World Cup roster?
Use the green button above for the free one-page PDF checklist with the full 26 names, projected XI and Group L context. Print it, tick the boxes, and bring it to your watch party.
Official source: beIN SPORTS – Christiansen’s official Panama squad.
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