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Panama U-17 Team Continues Preparation for Qatar 2026 World Cup
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Panama U-17 Team Continues Preparation for Qatar 2026 World Cup

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Panama's U-17 national football team is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
  • The tournament will feature 48 teams, offering Panama a significant opportunity to compete at the highest youth level.
  • Coach Felipe Baloy, a Panamanian football legend, has called up 28 players to begin the preparation process.

Panama's U-17 national football team has begun its preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be held in Qatar from November 19 to December 13.

The upcoming tournament will see an expanded field of 48 participating nations, presenting a substantial opportunity for Panama to showcase its talent on the global youth stage. This expansion signifies a chance for more countries, including Panama, to compete at the highest level of junior football.

Felipe Baloy, a renowned figure in Panamanian football and a former World Cup player with the senior national team, is leading the U-17 squad. Baloy has summoned 28 players to commence the rigorous preparation process. His leadership is crucial in nurturing a generation of players with aspirations of representing Panama internationally.

The team's objective is to make a strong impression and contend with the world's top youth footballing nations. Baloy's experience as a player is expected to be invaluable in guiding the young squad through their development and competitive journey towards the World Cup.

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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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