Panama are World Cup-bound for a second time in eight years, but in 2026, they're not there to just make up the numbers. Eight years after hearing their national anthem on football's grandest stage for the first time, Panama will have the chance to relive that surge of national pride at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Having navigated a challenging qualification campaign, they return to the tournament as Central America's highest ranked side, ready to test themselves against some of the world's best nations.