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FIFA World Cup 2026France vs England: World Cup 3rd Place
Kick-off time, stadium, probable lineups and head-to-head history: everything to know about the France vs England third-place match at the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026R32 | Portugal vs Croatia — A European Classic Renewed
Portugal and Croatia, two European heavyweights, meet in the Round of 32. Portugal seek their first world title; Croatia revisit their 2018 glory.
FIFA World Cup 2026R32 | Colombia vs Ghana — Cafeteros Take On the Black Stars
Colombia, who topped Group K, face Ghana who qualified as a best third-place team. An open and attacking encounter is expected.
R32 | England vs DR Congo — Three Lions Face Surprising African Opponents
England, who topped Group L with 7 points, face DR Congo in a Round of 32 tie they are heavy favourites to win.
Group L MD3 | England Beat Panama, Croatia Eliminate Ghana
England top Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama. Croatia qualify in 2nd place after beating Ghana 2-1.
FIFA World Cup 2026England held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana as Three Lions' World Cup wobble continues
England were frustrated by a resolute Ghana side in Foxborough, failing to break the deadlock in a goalless draw that leaves the Three Lions needing a win against Panama to guarantee top spot in Group L.
Standings
Full Squad
Defenders
4Fidel EscobarDF
4E. AndersonDF
5Edgardo FariñaDF
5Omar Javier Valencia ArauzDF
13Jiovany RamosDF
15Éric DavisDF
16Andrés Alberto Andrade CedeñoDF- 19I. AndersonDF
25R. MillerDF
28César Rodolfo Blackman CamarenaDF
33José Ángel Córdoba ChambersDF
62Michael Amir Murillo BermúdezDF
70Jorge Abdiel Gutiérrez CornejoDF
Midfielders
Forwards
- 2L. AsprillaFW
- 3R. PeraltaFW
- 4D. AparicioFW
- 6H. HurtadoFW
7José RodríguezFW- 7A. CaicedoFW
- 8A. KnightFW
- 9G. HerreraFW
10Ismael DíazFW- 10R. PhillipsFW
11Tomás Abdiel Rodríguez MenaFW- 11G. HerbertFW
- 12E. RobertsFW
- 13F. GóndolaFW
- 13O. CordobaFW
- 14J. HallFW
- 16K. GalvanFW
17José FajardoFW
18Cecilio WatermanFW
18Kahiser Lenis NavarroFW- 21M. SanchezFW
- 23A. ArroyoFW
- 24J. RiveraFW
- 25O. DavisFW
Key Players
Top Players
History of the Panama national team
Founding and Early Years
The Panama national team, nicknamed "Los Canaleros," is governed by the Panamanian Football Federation (FEPAFUT), founded in 1937. After ten failed attempts, they had to wait decades before experiencing their first great historic moment.
Team Evolution
Driven by a determined generation, Panama's national team turned years of disappointment into a historic qualification that left a lasting mark on the national game.
Great Managers
Thomas Christiansen, the Spanish head coach, now leads Los Canaleros, continuing the momentum built by the historic 2018 qualification.
Iconic Players
Román Torres, scorer of the goal that sealed Panama's historic 2018 World Cup qualification, remains the absolute hero of Panamanian football. Aníbal Godoy, the current captain and the national team's most-capped player in history, now carries that legacy forward.
Major Achievements
Panama qualified for the World Cup for the first time in their history in 2018, after ten failed attempts. At the 2026 World Cup, Panama were eliminated in the group stage, with defeats to Ghana (0-1), Croatia (0-1), and England (0-2).
The Team Today
Under Thomas Christiansen, Panama rank among the respected nations of the North American continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Frequently asked questions
When is Panama's next match?+
Panama face New Zealand on 30 September 2026.
What is Panama's current standing?+
Panama are currently 4 in World Cup 2026 with 0 points.
When did Panama first qualify for the World Cup?+
In 2018, after ten failed attempts.
Who is Panama's captain?+
Aníbal Godoy, the national team's most-capped player.
How did Panama's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the group stage.
Who is Panama's current head coach?+
Thomas Christiansen, the Spanish head coach.
When was the Panamanian Football Federation founded?+
The FEPAFUT was founded in 1937.