Three goals by Thiago Chalmers (one from a penalty) led Panama to defeat the Dominican Republic 6-1 in the CONCACAF Group B Qualifying (Pre-World Cup) match, which grants a ticket to the U-17 World Cup in Qatar 2026. The team that finishes first in Group B will advance directly to the World Cup in Qatar. Panama has now earned its first three points to top the group. Remember, the CONCACAF Qualifying (Pre-World Cup) is divided into eight groups, and the teams that lead their respective groups earn direct passage to the U-17 World Cup. The CONCACAF Qualifying Group B is based at Rommel Fernández Stadium and consists of Dominica, Anguilla, Nicaragua, and Panama. 'La Rojita', coached by Felipe Baloy, was better than the Caribbean team for the entire 90 minutes and could have achieved a more significant scoreline for Panama, as they missed several opportunities. The other Panamanian goals against Dominica were scored by: Oliver Pinzón, Alexander Tull, and Arian Reyes.
Panama Dominates Dominican Republic in U-17 World Cup Qualifier
The Panama U-17 national football team secured a convincing 6-1 victory over the Dominican Republic in the CONCACAF qualifying tournament. Thiago Chalmers scored a hat-trick, and his team now tops Group B, putting them in a strong position to qualify for the 2026 U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
