Panama’s Winless World Cup Streak Continues with Fifth Consecutive Loss
Panama suffered back-to-back 0-1 losses to Ghana and Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, extending their all-time World Cup record to five losses without a point or goal. The team, making only its second appearance, was eliminated early after two matches. Despite strong defense allowing just four shots on target, Panama failed to score. They now tie Iraq and Haiti for second-most World Cup losses without a win, behind El Salvador’s six.
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Panama Becomes First Team Since China 2002 to Finish World Cup with Zero Points and Zero Goals
On June 28, 2026, Panama concluded their World Cup Group L campaign with a 0-2 loss to England, resulting in three losses, zero points, and zero goals scored. According to Hupu Football News, this marks the first time since the 2002 World Cup that a team has finished the tournament without earning any points or scoring any goals, a feat previously achieved by Saudi Arabia and China. The analysis highlights Panama's dismal offensive and defensive performance across all group stage matches.
虎扑 - 足球Only Three Teams in World Cup History: Panama Lose Both Openers While Conceding Only 4 Shots on Target
In the first two rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, Panama suffered consecutive 0-1 defeats to Ghana and Croatia, failing to score a single goal. Notably, Panama only allowed their opponents a combined total of 4 shots on target across both matches, yet still lost both games. According to statistics cited by Hupu News, this rare occurrence has only happened twice before in World Cup history, both involving Morocco: in 1994 (losses to Belgium and Saudi Arabia) and in 2018 (losses to Iran and Portugal). Panama thus becomes the third team—and the first in 2026—to endure two opening-match losses while conceding four or fewer shots on target. The report highlights a defensive performance that was statistically strong but ultimately futile in terms of points.
虎扑 - 足球El Salvador, Panama Lead List of World Cup Teams with Most Losses and Zero Wins
After Panama lost 0-1 to Croatia in their second group stage match of the World Cup, they were eliminated early, extending their World Cup record to five losses in five appearances. This ties them with Iraq and Haiti for second place on the list of teams with the most World Cup games played without a single win. El Salvador tops the embarrassing ranking with six losses in six matches. Panama still has one group match remaining against England, which offers a chance to earn their first World Cup point in history. The article, published by Hupu soccer from China on June 24, notes that Panama becomes the latest addition to this undesirable statistical club, which now includes four nations with winless World Cup histories.
虎扑 - 足球Panama Eliminated from World Cup After 0-1 Loss to Croatia
In the second round of the World Cup group stage, Panama lost 0-1 to Croatia, accumulating zero points and being eliminated early. This mirrors their 2018 debut performance, where they were also knocked out after two matches. Panama becomes the fifth team confirmed to exit this World Cup, following Tunisia, Haiti, Jordan, and Turkey. The result underscores Panama's continued struggles on the global stage, as they return after an eight-year absence but fail to advance beyond the group phase.
虎扑 - 足球World Cup All-Loss List: El Salvador Leads with 6 Losses, Panama Ties for Second with 4
In the first round of the World Cup group stage, Panama lost 0-1 to Ghana due to a last-minute goal, failing to earn their first-ever World Cup point. Panama's only previous World Cup appearance was in 2018, where they lost all three group matches. Including this defeat, Panama has now suffered four consecutive World Cup losses. This ties Panama with Iraq and Haiti as teams with the most World Cup appearances without a single win. The record for most losses without a win is held by El Salvador, who have lost all six of their World Cup matches.
虎扑 - 足球Panama Suffers Fourth Consecutive World Cup Loss, Defeated 0-1 by Ghana
In the first round of the World Cup group stage, Panama lost 0-1 to Ghana due to a last-minute goal, extending their winless streak in the tournament. This marks Panama's fourth consecutive World Cup defeat, as their only prior appearance was in 2018, where they lost all three group matches (0-3 to Belgium, 1-6 to England, and 1-2 to Tunisia). The team has yet to earn their first-ever point in World Cup history. The match was reported by Hupu on June 18.
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