Panama's Carrasquilla trains as team eyes World Cup debut

The Panama men's national football team is in the final stages of preparation for their highly anticipated debut in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with just three days remaining until their opening match against Ghana. The squad has spent the past week at their base camp in New Tecumseth, Ontario, Canada, adapting to the conditions.

Despite rainy weather and temperatures around 14 degrees Celsius, the team conducted an intense training session on Sunday at the Nottawasaga Resort. The practice, which lasted from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., focused on tactical and footballing aspects for the upcoming match. The session left the coaching staff and players with positive impressions.

A significant development during the training was the return of midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla to field exercises. Carrasquilla has been undergoing differentiated recovery but was seen working with a ball, signaling encouraging progress in his rehabilitation. His participation is a boost for the team as they head into their crucial first game.

Panama will face Ghana on Wednesday, June 17, at 6:00 p.m. Panama time (7:00 p.m. local time) at the Toronto Stadium. This marks the team's first appearance in the World Cup, and the players maintain high focus and enthusiasm as the countdown to their debut continues.