Panama
Panama's recent profile is control-heavy with late shot spikes, but the cited games show that possession and volume often did not turn into enough xG or goals.
Based on 3 reviewed matches through Jun 27, 2026.
What we keep seeing
Control outpaced payoff
ModeratePanama had the ball and the passes in the Ghana match, but that control did not turn into high expected-goals output.
Split-lane buildup
ThinMurillo's higher left-lane average and Blackman's deeper right-lane average show a split-lane buildup pattern.
Late subs, late volume
ThinThe late substitutions lined up with Panama's busiest shooting spell, but the spell ended without a goal.
Strengths
Díaz sharpened late attack
ThinIsmael Díaz's introduction gave Panama its sharpest late attacking threat and lifted the quality and frequency of his own shots.
Subs lifted late volume
ThinThe late attacking substitutions coincided with Panama's most active shooting spell, producing seven shots in the 76-90+ window.
Weaknesses
Possession lacked end product
ThinPanama controlled possession and passing volume, but that control did not translate into high expected-goals output.
Corners brought nothing
ThinPanama's corner volume created shots, but the set-piece chances still ended without a goal.
Opponent plan
Deny
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Attack
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Player spine
César Blackman
Structural RunnerBlackman's deeper right-lane average position is the counterweight in Panama's split-lane buildup.
Ismael Díaz
Finishing ThreatHis introduction immediately raised his own shot quality and shot frequency, making him Panama's sharpest late attacking threat.
Game evidence
Jun 27, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · England · 0-2
Jun 23, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Croatia · 0-1
Jun 17, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Ghana · 1-0
Ghana Absorbed Everything Panama Had and Punished the Gap at the End