Has José Fajardo played in a World Cup before?

Panama has appeared in 3 World Cups. Check the Career tab for José Fajardo's full international history.

What position does José Fajardo play?

José Fajardo plays as a forward for Panama at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Panama in at the 2026 World Cup?

Panama are in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside England, Croatia, Ghana.

When does Panama play at the World Cup?

Panama's first match is on 2026-06-17 against Ghana at BMO Field, Toronto.

José Fajardo – Panama | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

José Fajardo

José Fajardo Nelson

Date of BirthAugust 18, 1993 (age 32)

Place of BirthColón, Panama

Height / Weight181 / 67

PositionForward

Current ClubUniversidad Catolica

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF	8	3	0
CONMEBOL Libertadores	2	2	0
Liga Pro	15	3	1
Friendlies	5	0	0
World Cup	2	0	0
CONCACAF Gold Cup	5	0	0
CONMEBOL Sudamericana	5	0	0
Copa America	4	2	0
CONCACAF Nations League	4	1	0
All Competitions	50	11	1

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World Cup 2026

Group L →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	England	2	1	1	0	2	4
2	Ghana	2	1	1	0	1	4
3	Croatia	2	1	0	1	-1	3
4	Panama	2	0	0	2	-2	0

2026-06-17Ghana vs PanamaBMO Field, Toronto→2026-06-23Panama vs CroatiaBMO Field, Toronto→2026-06-27Panama vs EnglandMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford→

2026 tournament outlook

José Fajardo will represent Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Panama have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, Ghana. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-17 against Ghana at BMO Field, Toronto. As a forward, Fajardo will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Panama's best World Cup finish is Group stage (2018). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Panama at the 2026 World Cup

José Fajardo is part of the Panama squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Thomas Christiansen, alongside JD Gunn, C. Harvey, M. Sanchez, and A. Arroyo among the key players.

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