The CONCACAF Nations League match between Panama and Mexico will take place at Allegiant Stadium on Monday at 3:30 am IST.
Panama has the opportunity to secure their inaugural continental medal since 2015 as they face Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League playoff for third place on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. They suffered a 2-0 defeat against Canada in the initial semi-final held on Thursday, while Mexico ended up in this match after a 3-0 loss to the United States.
Panama, despite a disappointing result on Thursday, has a chance to win their first major medal since the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. They have shown significant growth, remaining unbeaten in their first four CONCACAF Nations League matches this season, topping a group with Costa Rica and Martinique. The recent loss to Canada was their first goal conceded in the competition, having scored eight without conceding in the opening round. Under coach Thomas Christiansen, Panama has built a resilient and well-organized squad known for their aggressive style of play. They have not defeated Mexico on the international stage in nearly a decade, with their last victory leading them to the 2013 Gold Cup final.
Mexico is currently facing a challenging period, having gone over four years without winning a continental trophy. Their dominance in CONCACAF has diminished, and they struggled in the group phase of the current competition. Diego Cocca, the Mexican head coach, suffered his first defeat on Thursday after a series of positive results. The loss to the United States marked the first time Mexico failed to score since April 2022. Sunday’s match will be their first chance to compete for a bronze medal in a CONCACAF competition since 2017. Since September 2022, Mexico has conceded a first-half goal in only three of their 13 international matches, allowing three goals in their last two games.
Panama probable starting lineup: Mosquera, Cummings, Escobar, Andrade, Murillo, Carrasquilla, Godoy, Blackman, Barcenas, Gondola, Waterman
Mexico probable starting lineup: Ochoa, Araujo, Vasquez, Guzman, Sanchez, Antuna, Alvarez, Gallardo, Pineda, Martin, Gimenez
Panama
| Opponents | Score |
| Canada | 0-2 (L) |
| Nicaragua | 3-2 (W) |
| Costa Rica | 1-0 (W) |
| Argentina | 0-2 (L) |
| Guatemala | 1-1 (D) |
Mexico
| Opponents | Score |
| USA | 0-3 (L) |
| Cameroon | 2-2 (D) |
| Guatemala | 2-0 (W) |
| USA | 1-1 (D) |
| Jamaica | 2-2 (D) |
The CONCACAF Nations League match between Panama and Mexico will take place at Allegiant Stadium on Monday at 3:30 am IST.
| Panama vs Mexico | Key Details |
| Date | June 18 (Panama) |
| Venue | Allegiant Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Panama | 5:00 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in Mexico | 4:00 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 5:30 pm (Monday) |
Football fans in Panama can catch the live action via Flow Sports App and football fans in Mexico can watch the live action via Televisa.
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