PANAMA NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

The Panama national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Panamá) represents Panama in men’s international football and is governed by the Federación Panameña de Fútbol (FEPAFUT). Panama is a member of CONCACAFand FIFA, competing in both regional and global tournaments.

Nicknamed Los Canaleros (“The Canal Men”), reflecting the nation’s iconic Panama Canal, the team plays its home matches primarily at the Estadio Rommel Fernández in Panama City. Panama is known for its strong physical play, disciplined defense, and growing technical capabilities.

Panama has qualified for the FIFA World Cup once, in 2018, marking a historic achievement as the first World Cup appearance in the nation’s history. Regionally, Panama competes regularly in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, reaching the final in 2005 and 2013, and is recognized as one of the rising powers in Central American football.

The national team continues to develop young talent through domestic leagues and youth programs, producing players who compete both locally and abroad. Panama’s footballing identity combines determination, teamwork, and a passionate fan base, contributing to its steadily growing presence in international football.