Panama
Panama make their second World Cup appearance, having debuted in 2018. Thomas Christiansen has significantly improved the squad's organisation and mentality from that debut campaign. Ismael Díaz provides technical creativity; the team has developed considerably since conceding 11 goals across three matches in Russia.
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Tactical Blueprint
A compact 4-4-2 or 5-3-2 with defensive emphasis and direct play. Díaz provides the most technical quality in midfield; the team's strength is collective defensive organisation, set pieces, and hard-working pressing.
Key Personnel
Ismael Díaz
Player · Leon
Rolando Blackburn
Player · Real Tomayapo
Roderick Miller
Player · Turan Tovuz
★ Tournament Lore
Panama's 2018 World Cup debut was historic — they are one of the smallest nations by population to reach the tournament.
Their 2018 consolation goal against England, scored by Felipe Baloy at 37 years old, was celebrated as the happiest moment in Panamanian sporting history.
Panama consistently punches above their weight in CONCACAF, regularly qualifying ahead of more populous Caribbean nations.
