PANAMA’S first-ever qualification for the World Cup prompted President Juan Carlos Varela to declare a national holiday, describing it on Twitter as an "historic day for the country".

Panama qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time ever last night in what must be one of the most Twitter-friendly matches of all time. Friday, 5 April 2024 Newsletters ...

The U.S. national team has gone from last to fourth place in the Hex, and will be looking for a jump to third with a win in Panama on Tuesday.