MIAMI - The Final Round of the Concacaf Qualifiers to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with Panama hosting Suriname in Group A on Tuesday at Estadio Rommel Fernández in Panama City, Panama.

Panama will eye another win after defeating El Salvador 1-nil on a goal from José Fajardo. The win was a historic one, as it marked Panama’s first victory in El Salvador in Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers.

Panama is second in Group A with five points and an unbeaten record of a win and two draws. A victory would send the nation into first place prior to the November matches.

Suriname visits Panama after drawing 1-1 at home with Guatemala on Friday. A late equalizer from Virgil Misidjan secured the point.

Suriname will look to defend its lead in Group A, with the Caribbean’s currently first due to goal differential.

The encounter will be the second between the nations, both in the Final Round and in their history, following a nil-nil draw on September 4.

 

All-Time series 

Panama and Suriname are set to face off for just the second time in their history, after playing to a scoreless draw in their first-ever meeting earlier in this qualifying campaign.

First Meeting in Panama City

This will be the first time the two sides meet at Estadio Rommel Fernández in Panama City. Their previous clash was held on September 5, 2025, at the Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadium in Paramaribo, Suriname, and ended in a 0-0 draw.

Suriname’s Record in Central America

This match marks Suriname’s 14th visit to Central America in World Cup Qualifying history. The record so far:

  • 1 win
  • 2 draws
  • 10 losses

The lone victory came recently in a 2-1 win over El Salvador on September 8, 2025, at Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador.

Suriname goals: Radinio Balker, Dhorado Klas

El Salvador goal: Own goal by Anfernee Dijksteel

Panama vs South American Teams

This will be the third time Panama faces a South American-based nation in World Cup Qualifying. The Canaleros remain unbeaten in those matches:

  • 2-0 vs Guyana
  • 0-0 vs Suriname

Both results are from the current qualifying cycle for United 2026.

Head-to-Head History

  • Matches played: 1
  • Draws: 1
  • Panama wins: 0 (0 goals)
  • Suriname wins: 0 (0 goals)