After qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the members of the Panama national team returned to their respective clubs to continue their tournaments. Panama secured its spot in the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night by achieving a 3-0 victory over El Salvador, combined with Suriname's 3-1 defeat to Guatemala. Yesterday, the Play-In matches for the 2025 Apertura Tournament of the Mexican League were scheduled, featuring Juárez FC, managed by José Luis 'Puma' Rodríguez, against Xolos de Tijuana, and the match between Pachuca's Tuzos and UNAM's Pumas, featuring Panamanian Adalberto Carrasquilla, who did not play due to accumulated cards (a one-match suspension). It is worth noting that before the match, 'Puma' Rodríguez was honored by his club and teammates for helping Panama qualify for the 2026 World Cup alongside his national teammates. Today, Friday, it is expected that José Fajardo and Azarías Londoño will play for the Universidad Católica of Ecuador, which will face Libertad in Ecuadorian football. Meanwhile, Las Palmas, where midfielder Edward Cedeño plays, will face Albacete in the Spanish second division. For tomorrow, Saturday, Saprisa, where defender Fidel Escobar plays, will face Herediano in the first division of Costa Rican football. On the other hand, forward Cecilio Waterman and his team, Coquimbo Unido, who have already secured the title in the Chilean league, will face La Serena. On Monday, November 24, a special Panamanian duel is set when midfielder Aníbal Godoy of San Diego FC and defender Carlos Harvey of Minnesota United FC face off with their respective teams in the MLS Western Conference semifinals. The match will be played at 10:00 PM (Panama time) at Snapdragon Stadium, the home of San Diego FC.
