Panama

Profile

Panama topped their CONCACAF qualifying group to return to the World Cup for the second time. Under Thomas Christiansen, Los Canaleros have become the region's most improved side — and they still dream of a first ever World Cup goal from open play en route to the knockouts.

Panama fixtures

Players to watch

• Adalberto Carrasquilla

  Midfielder · Pumas UNAM

• Michael Amir Murillo

  Defender · Marseille

• José Fajardo

  Forward · Universidad Católica

Group L table