Panama National Team Travels to Toronto for World Cup Training Camp
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Panama national football team has traveled to Toronto, Canada, for their training camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- Panama will play two of their three group stage matches in Toronto, facing Ghana on June 17 and Croatia on June 23.
- A total of 28 players, including two reserves, made the trip, with forward Kadir Barrรญa not included in the final reserve list despite fan support.
The Panama national football team has embarked on its journey to Toronto, Canada, commencing its training camp in preparation for the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup. The "Canaleros" departed from San Luis, United States, heading to Toronto where they are scheduled to play two of their three group stage matches.
Panama's World Cup campaign will see them face Ghana on June 17 and Croatia on June 23, both matches taking place in Toronto. The team's arrival in Canada marks a crucial phase in their preparation, aiming to fine-tune their strategy and build team cohesion before their debut in the tournament.
A contingent of 28 players has traveled with the squad. This includes the 26 selected players and two reserves: Vรญctor Griffith and JD Gunn. Gunn was added to the group for recent friendly matches against Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Panamanian Football Federation confirmed that young forward Kadir Barrรญa of Botafogo was not included in the final reserve list, despite some fan support for his inclusion.
Supporters can follow the team's journey and preparations through various media channels, including TVMAX, TVN Pass, and the TVMAX PANAMร YouTube channel, ensuring fans remain connected to the squad's progress as they gear up for the global tournament.
Originally published by TVN Panamรก in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.