The Panama national football team, known as “La Marea Roja” (The Red Tide), represents Panama in international association football. Controlled by the Panamanian Football Federation (FEPAFUT), the team made history by qualifying for their first-ever FIFA World Cup in 2018. Under head coach Thomas Christiansen, Panama has continued to develop as a competitive force in CONCACAF, qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a squad blending European-based talent and domestic league veterans.
Location and Contact Information
- Governing Body: Panamanian Football Federation (FEPAFUT)
- Head Coach: Thomas Christiansen
- Home Stadium: Estadio Rommel Fernández, Panama City
- Confederation: CONCACAF
History
Panama’s football history is one of perseverance. The team came agonizingly close to qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, losing a final qualifier to the United States in heartbreaking fashion. That near-miss galvanized the nation, and Panama finally achieved their dream at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Though they lost all three group stage matches, they scored their first-ever World Cup goal against England. The 2026 World Cup marks their second appearance, reflecting the steady growth of football in Panama.
Key Achievements
- FIFA World Cup: Group stage (2018, 2026)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: Runners-up (2005, 2013, 2023); Third place (2011, 2015, 2017)
- CONCACAF Nations League: Fourth place (2023, 2024)
- UNCAF Nations Cup: Champions (2009)
- Copa Centroamericana: Champions (2009)
Current Squad — Players, Positions, and Clubs (2026)
Goalkeepers
- Luis Mejía (1) — Goalkeeper — Nacional (Uruguay)
- César Samudio (12) — Goalkeeper — Marathón (Honduras)
- Orlando Mosquera (22) — Goalkeeper — Al-Fayha (Saudi Arabia)
Defenders
- César Blackman (2) — Right Back — DAC Dunajská Streda (Slovakia)
- José Córdoba (3) — Centre Back — Levski Sofia (Bulgaria)
- Fidel Escobar (4) — Centre Back — Deportivo Saprissa (Costa Rica)
- Edgardo Fariña (5) — Centre Back — Universidad Católica (Ecuador)
- Jiovany Ramos (13) — Centre Back — Alajuelense (Costa Rica)
- Éric Davis (15) — Left Back — Vila Nova (Brazil)
- Andrés Andrade (16) — Centre Back — LDU Quito (Ecuador)
- Amir Murillo (23) — Left Back — Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia)
- Roderick Miller (25) — Centre Back — Turan Tovuz (Azerbaijan)
- Jorge Gutiérrez (26) — Left Back — Tauro FC
Midfielders
- Cristian Martínez (6) — Midfielder — Al-Jandal (Saudi Arabia)
- José Luis Rodríguez (7) — Midfielder — Juárez (Mexico)
- Adalberto Carrasquilla (8) — Midfielder — UNAM (Mexico)
- Édgar Yoel Bárcenas (11) — Winger — Mazatlán (Mexico)
- Carlos Harvey (14) — Midfielder — Motagua (Honduras)
- Aníbal Godoy (20) — Defensive Midfielder — Nashville SC (USA)
Forwards
- Tomás Rodríguez (9) — Forward — Juárez (Mexico)
- Ismael Díaz (10) — Forward — Universidad Católica (Ecuador)
- José Fajardo (17) — Forward — Universidad Católica (Ecuador)
- Cecilio Waterman (18) — Forward — Alianza Lima (Peru)
- Alberto Quintero (19) — Forward — Plaza Amador
- César Yanis (21) — Forward — Carabobo (Venezuela)
- Azarias Londoño (24) — Forward — Águilas Doradas (Colombia)
Notable Players
- Aníbal Godoy: Veteran defensive midfielder at Nashville SC; most-capped player in Panama history
- Ismael Díaz: Creative forward; key attacking threat with pace and finishing ability
- José Fajardo: Experienced striker; scored crucial goals during World Cup qualifying
- Amir Murillo: Attacking left-back at Al-Ahli; provides width and crossing from deep
- Adalberto Carrasquilla: Dynamic midfielder at UNAM; box-to-box energy in the center
- Orlando Mosquera: First-choice goalkeeper; reliable shot-stopper with international experience
World Cup 2026 Campaign
Panama entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of CONCACAF’s representatives, having qualified through the inter-confederation playoffs. Under Thomas Christiansen, the team organized defensively and looked to hit on the counter-attack through Díaz and Fajardo. Their group stage opponents included England, Uruguay, and other continental sides. While Panama faced an uphill battle against the group’s heavyweights, their qualification alone represented a significant achievement for the small Central American nation.
CONTACT US
For more information or to visit us, here are our branch addresses:
- Branch 1: Naungayan Building, Aala Road, Barangay Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao Del Norte
- Branch 2: Sobrecary Street (In front of Velox Gas Station), Tagum City, Davao Del Norte
- Email: gracezelguerra22@gmail.com
- Phone: 09460480491
- Business Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PH Time)
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