Panama and the United States are preparing for a decisive clash at the 2024 Copa America, which is scheduled to be played at Atlanta’s prestigious Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 

This highly anticipated match follows Panama’s thrilling penalty kick win over the United States in the semi-finals of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, a testament to Panama’s resilience against their North American rivals.

Historic Head-to-Hole Record

Despite Panama’s recent success in the Gold Cup, the overall record strongly favors the USA. The two nations have locked horns 24 times in various competitions, with the United States winning 16 of those meetings. 

Panama managed only 2 wins and six matches ended in a draw.Recent matches have shown the competitive nature of this competition. In July 2023, Panama drew the United States 1–1 before winning the Gold Cup on penalties, showing their ability to perform under pressure. 

However, the United States has historically dominated, including a dominant 5–1 win in March 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying.

First Moments

These matches increased the competition and highlighted the mental and tactical battle between the teams. The upcoming Copa America match promises to be another tense encounter as both sides battle for crucial points in Group C.