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Panama

Panama have never won a FIFA World Cup or CONCACAF Gold Cup.

North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) · No major trophy yet

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Panama's story so far

Panama are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Panama made their World Cup debut in 2018 and scored their first finals goal when Felipe Baloy netted against England. The Canaleros then reached the 2023 Gold Cup final, losing 1-0 to Mexico after a late extra-time goal.

Panama at a glance

ConfederationNorth & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF)
Continental title trackedCONCACAF Gold Cup
Best documented resultPanama made their World Cup debut in 2018 and scored their first finals goal when Felipe Baloy netted against England. The Canaleros then reached the 2023 Gold Cup final, losing 1-0 to Mexico after a late extra-time goal.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Panama would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup — the top continental honor in the North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Panama ever won a major football trophy?

No. Panama has never won a FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Panama made their World Cup debut in 2018 and scored their first finals goal when Felipe Baloy netted against England. The Canaleros then reached the 2023 Gold Cup final, losing 1-0 to Mexico after a late extra-time goal.

What is Panama's best-ever tournament result?

Panama made their World Cup debut in 2018 and scored their first finals goal when Felipe Baloy netted against England. The Canaleros then reached the 2023 Gold Cup final, losing 1-0 to Mexico after a late extra-time goal.

Which trophies could Panama still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Panama.

Which confederation does Panama compete in?

Panama competes in North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF). Its main continental championship is the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-09. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

Other teams still waiting (North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF))

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Teams from North & Central America, Caribbean (CONCACAF) that have already won

Mexico flagMexicoUnited States flagUnited StatesCanada flagCanada

Data last verified: 2026-09-09