Has Jovani Welch played in a World Cup before?

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

What position does Jovani Welch play?

Jovani Welch plays as a midfielder 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.

Jovani Welch – Panama | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Jovani Welch

Jovani Francisco Welch López

Date of BirthDecember 7, 1999 (age 26)

Place of BirthCiudad de Panamá, Panama

Height / Weight186 / 80

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubThe Strongest

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls
World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF	2	1
CONMEBOL Libertadores	2	0
Friendlies	1	0
Primera División	6	0
Primera División	2	0
Copa America	3	0
All Competitions	16	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

Jovani Welch 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 midfielder, Welch 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

Jovani Welch 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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