Panama is a nightmare for the United States at night. Why do Americans still fear them?
Panama is a nightmare for the United States at night: why do Americans still fear them? There are 20 days left before the World Cup begins, and in the CONCACAF zone, a real tactical and psychological drama is unfolding. The Panama team, as an outsider, has become a formidable opponent for the Americans. The history of their dominance speaks for itself: ▪ In 2017, Panama overtook the United States by one point in the qualifying process, sending the Americans home and ensuring that the Americans couldn’t qualify for the World Cup in Russia. ▪ In 2024, Panama defeated the Americans in the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League, preventing them from qualifying for the playoffs. ▪ In 2025, in the semifinals of the tournament, history repeated itself: the Central American team once again proved stronger and advanced to the finals. Now, Panama is traveling to the United States as a favorite in the qualifying process. The United States isn’t in their group, but the draw for the playoffs could bring them together again. Do you believe in Panama’s next victory? / #WorldCup 20 days left before the World Cup. Panama is the biggest threat to the United States in recent years. Don’t believe it? Watch for yourself. ▪ In 2017, Panama overtook the United States by one point and went to the World Cup in Russia. The United States remained home. ▪ In 2024, Panama defeated the Americans in the group stage and prevented them from qualifying for the playoffs. ▪ In 2025, in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League, Panama once again proved stronger and advanced to the finals. Now, Panama is traveling to the United States to compete for a place in the World Cup playoffs. The United States isn’t in their group, but who knows, maybe they’ll meet in the playoffs? Panama will definitely make it there, won’t it? / #WorldCup