Mexico kicks off a massive year when it travels south to face Panama in a friendly on Thursday.

Mexico defeated Panama in a 2026 international friendly, with the only goal coming from a late own-goal by Richard Peralta. Check out here the highlights and key moments from this tightly contested match.

Bligh Madris crushes a grand slam in the 1st before Mexico Rojo scores seven runs in the 3rd, defeating Panama 11-4 in the Caribbean Series

Mexico got a late goal that gave them the 1-0 victory over a very defensive Panama.

A makeshift Team Mexico lineup escaped Panama with a fluky 1-0 victory, giving coach Javier Aguirre his first win since July.

Pitching was the name of the game on Tuesday at the Caribbean Series, at Guadalajara’s Estadio Panamericano de Béisbol. The first contest, featuring Tomateros de Culiacán (Mexico Green) and Panama’s Federales de Chiquirí (Panama),

Panama face Mexico in a 2026 international friendly, serving as a vital tune-up for both sides ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Panama National Team host Mexico at Rommel Fernandez Stadium for a 2026 international friendly.

American-born players Richy Ledezma and Brian Gutiérrez made their debuts and helped the Mexican national team break a six-match winless streak with a 1-0 win over Panama in a warmup match Thursday for this year’s World Cup.

International Match match Panama vs Mexico 23.01.2026. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.