Panama will play its group stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto and New York. The first match against Ghana will be on Wednesday, June 17, at 6:00 PM Panama time, at BMO Field in Toronto, which has a capacity of 45,000. Six days later, on June 23, the national team will play Croatia at the same venue and time. On Saturday, June 27, Panama will face England at 4:00 PM Panama time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This stadium, with a capacity of 82,500, will host the World Cup final. Panama's head coach, Thomas Christiansen, expressed satisfaction with the host cities, noting that the first two games will be in the same city. He also mentioned that the team's base camp will be located close to the stadiums. The temperatures in Toronto and New Jersey in June will be comfortable for the players, with an average of around 20 degrees.
Panama to Play World Cup 2026 Matches in Toronto and New Jersey
The Panama national team has announced its cities and kick-off times for the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will play against Ghana, Croatia, and England in Toronto and New Jersey.
