Waterman and Yanis Conclude World Cup 2026 Journey; Clubs to Receive Daily Compensation

Panamanian national team players Cecilio Waterman and César Yanis have finished their World Cup 2026 campaign following Panama's elimination from Group L. The team competed against established footballing nations Croatia, Ghana, and England. Waterman, a forward for Universidad de Concepción, saw action in two matches, starting against Ghana and coming on as a substitute against Croatia. He accumulated 63 minutes as a starter against Ghana and played 13 minutes against Croatia, remaining on the bench for the match against England.

Meanwhile, Yanis, a player for Cobresal, did not feature in any matches during the tournament. He observed all three group stage games from the sidelines as a substitute. Despite their limited or non-existent playing time, both players' clubs are set to benefit financially from their participation.

Universidad de Concepción and Cobresal will each receive $11,000 for every day their respective players were part of the Panamanian squad during the World Cup. This financial compensation is standard for clubs whose players are called up for major international tournaments, acknowledging the commitment and resources involved in supporting national team duty.