Panama will play two friendly matches against South Africa on March 27 and 31 as part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The Panamanian Football Federation (FPF) announced this information in a press release. These two matches are an important opportunity for Panama, as they will face a rival from the Confederation of African Football, whose physical and tactical characteristics are similar to those of Ghana. The national team will face Ghana in their World Cup debut on June 17 in Toronto, Canada. Furthermore, these matches will mark a historic moment for Panamanian football, as it will be the first time the senior national team plays a match on the African continent.
