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The Panama national team will host the Dominican Republic at the Estadio Rommel Fernández in Panama City tomorrow morning.

The Panama vs Dominican Republic match is scheduled to kick off at 07:45 WIB on Thursday (4 June 2026).

Los Canaleros are still reeling from a heavy 6-2 defeat to Brazil last week, a result that served as a harsh reality check for the small Central American side.

Ranked 33rd in the world, this will be their first World Cup appearance since 2018, when Panama made their debut in the tournament.

The team secured their ticket after a strong qualification campaign, winning seven out of ten matches and remaining unbeaten throughout.

The reward for Panama is a tough World Cup draw against Ghana, Croatia, and England — opponents they also faced in 2018, when the Three Lions triumphed 6-1.

On the other hand, the Dominican Republic will have to continue their wait for a first-ever World Cup appearance after being eliminated in the second round of CONCACAF qualifiers.

Across four matches, the Quisqueyanos won twice and lost twice, finishing third in Group E with six points — three behind Guatemala and six adrift of Jamaica.

Since then, the small Caribbean nation has taken part in the Gold Cup, where they exited in the group stage, followed by two defeats in friendly matches.

In the ongoing 2025-26 CONCACAF Series, the Dominican Republic have recorded one win and three draws so far.

Head-to-Head and Statistics: Panama vs Dominican Republic

The two sides have met seven times in the past, with Panama winning six and one ending in a draw.

Their most recent encounter came in June 2021, when Panama defeated the Dominican Republic 3-0 in FIFA World Cup qualifying.

Panama have won the last two meetings between the sides, while the Dominican Republic have failed to score in either match.

Los Canaleros have managed just one win in their five matches so far in 2026.

Meanwhile, the Quisqueyanos have drawn their last three games and remain unbeaten in their last four outings.

Panama vs Dominican Republic Prediction

On paper, Panama are the stronger team heading into this clash. Although they suffered a major setback in their previous match, the Dominican Republic are not known for their defensive resilience, and their ongoing struggles suggest the hosts should be able to edge out a narrow victory.

Score Prediction: Panama 2-0 Dominican Republic