Panamanian football fans will watch 23 group stage matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on free television. The coverage includes all three of Panama’s games in Group L. Broadcasters confirmed the schedule this week for the tournament running from June 11 to July 19.
The 2026 World Cup is a historic joint effort between the United States, Canada and Mexico. Panama’s national team will face Ghana, Croatia and England in the group stage. Free-to-air channels will show those three matches plus 20 other group fixtures featuring global powerhouses.
Viewers can watch Brazil, Argentina, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal and the United States without subscription fees. The broadcast schedule kicked off with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11.
Full Schedule of Free-to-Air Group Stage Matches
The opening day features Mexico versus South Africa at 2:00 p.m. local time. Canada takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 at 2:00 p.m. from Toronto Stadium. The United States faces Paraguay later that evening at 8:00 p.m. in Los Angeles Stadium.
Brazil meets Morocco on June 13 at 5:00 p.m. at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. Netherlands plays Japan on June 14 at 3:00 p.m. at Dallas Stadium in Arlington. Saudi Arabia faces Uruguay on June 15 at 5:00 p.m. at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens.
France battles Senegal on June 16 at 2:00 p.m. at New York New Jersey Stadium. Argentina takes on Algeria at 8:00 p.m. at Kansas Stadium in Kansas City. Portugal faces DR Congo on June 17 at noon at Houston Stadium.
Panama’s first match comes on June 17 at 6:00 p.m. against Ghana at Toronto Stadium. Switzerland plays Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Los Angeles Stadium. Mexico faces South Korea at 8:00 p.m. at Guadalajara Stadium.
The United States meets Australia on June 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Seattle Stadium. Germany faces Ivory Coast on June 20 at 3:00 p.m. at Toronto Stadium. Spain plays Saudi Arabia on June 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Miami Stadium.
Argentina takes on Austria on June 22 at noon at Dallas Stadium. Panama plays Croatia on June 23 at 6:00 p.m. at Toronto Stadium. Brazil faces Scotland on June 24 at 5:00 p.m. at Miami Stadium.
Ecuador meets Germany on June 25 at 3:00 p.m. at New York New Jersey Stadium. Norway faces France on June 26 at 2:00 p.m. at Boston Stadium in Foxborough. Uruguay plays Spain at 7:00 p.m. at Guadalajara Stadium.
Panama faces England on June 27 at 4:00 p.m. at New York New Jersey Stadium. Colombia meets Portugal at 6:30 p.m. at Miami Stadium to close the free-to-air group stage schedule.
Extended Coverage Beyond Group Stage
Free television will also broadcast eight round of 32 matches. Viewers can watch four round of 16 games, two quarterfinals, both semifinals and the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The tournament’s championship match caps a month of football.
The channel FOX launched operations in May and will show over 50 World Cup matches. Tigo Sports holds the most extensive coverage package with all 104 tournament matches. Fans have multiple viewing options across different platforms.
Panama’s group stage run represents a major moment for the nation’s football program. The team qualified for its second World Cup appearance. The broadcast deal ensures maximum accessibility for Panamanian supporters.
Official broadcast partners confirmed the full lineup through a press release. The Contenido distribution network will handle signal delivery across Panama. Local stations will carry the matches without additional subscription costs.
“This is a historic moment for Panamanian football fans,” said a broadcasting official. “We wanted to ensure every Panamanian can watch their national team compete on the world’s biggest stage.” [Translated from Spanish]
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19 across 16 host cities. Three nations are co-hosting for the first time in tournament history. Panama’s matches will air on six different channels throughout the group phase.