Panama prepares for World Cup 2026 debut against Ghana in Toronto

Panama’s national football team will make its second FIFA World Cup appearance on June 17, 2026, opening Group L against Ghana at Toronto’s stadium. Coach Thomas Christiansen said the squad is focused and confident, adding, “We have respect for Ghana… we can win.” Midfielder Adalberto “Coco” Carrasquilla, who recovered from a May adductor strain, was cleared to travel and will sit on the bench, ready to be used if needed. He posted on social media, “God made possible what I often saw as impossible,” thanking supporters for the journey.

Fans have turned Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square into a “Marea Roja,” with an estimated 20,000‑25,000 Panama supporters expected in the stadium, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the debut. Two Panama players from Deportivo Saprissa are also in the squad and could feature from the bench. The match will be broadcast live on DSports, Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video and DAZN, allowing a global audience to follow the historic occasion.