Panama basketball faces Canada in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

The Panama national basketball team begins its second round of the Americas Qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup this Thursday. Panama is scheduled to host Canada at the Arena Roberto Durán.

Panama enters the round at the bottom of Group F with a record of two wins and four losses, having previously secured victories against Cuba but suffering losses to Uruguay and Argentina. Canada enters the matchup undefeated, having completed the first phase with six wins and zero losses after defeating the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica. Panama aims to utilize home-court advantage to challenge the favored Canadian side.