Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is a moment that Panama captain Aníbal Godoy will never forget. After securing their spot for the biggest tournament on the globe, Godoy commemorated that moment with a tattoo on his right arm representing the tournament. In the fall of 2025, Los Canaleros secured first place in Group A with 11 points in the third round of the Concacaf qualifying. Panama secured its second-ever World Cup qualification after defeating El Salvador 3-0
