Panama's World Cup Ambition: A Tale of Progress and Perseverance Panama's football history is a testament to perseverance, spanning over three decades to reach the pinnacle of international football – the FIFA World Cup.
The country's footballing story began in 1985 when the Panamanian Football Federation was founded, marking the beginning of a long and arduous path to becoming a competitive force on the global stage.
Understanding Panama's Journey to the World Cup Panama's qualifying path to the tournament has been remarkable, from its first appearance at the CONCACAF Championship in 2005 to its maiden World Cup appearance in 2018.