Jose Cordoba, a 24-year-old Norwich City defender who joined in 2024, has been picked for Panama’s 26-strong squad for the summer World Cup. He is the only player based in the UK. Cordoba played 30 times this season. Panama will compete in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Ghana. England will face Panama in New Jersey on 27 June. Panama are returning for a second World Cup appearance after qualifying for Russia in 2018, when they were also grouped with England and finished without winning a point. The squad includes goalkeepers Orlando Mosquera, Luis Mejia, and Cesar Samudio, plus defenders, midfielders, and forwards listed in full.
"Norwich City defender Jose Cordoba has been picked in Panama's squad for this summer's World Cup. Cordoba, 24, who joined the Canaries in 2024 and played 30 times this season, is the only UK-based player among the 26-strong squad."
"Panama are in Group L with England - who they meet in New Jersey on 27 June - Croatia and Ghana. They are making their second appearance at the tournament, having qualified for Russia in 2018 when they were also in England's group, exiting without winning a point."
"Panama squad in full: Goalkeepers: Orlando Mosquera, Luis Mejia, Cesar Samudio. Defenders: Cesar Blackman, Jorge Gutierrez, Amir Murillo, Fidel Escobar, Andres Andrade, Edgardo Farina, Jose Cordoba, Eric Davis, Jiovany Ramos, Roderick Miller. Midfielders: Anibal Godoy, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Carlos Harvey, Cristian Martinez, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Cesar Yanis, Yoel Barcenas, Alberto Quintero, Azarias Londono. Forwards: Ismael Diaz, Cecilio Waterman, Jose Fajardo, Tomas Rodriguez."
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