Guatemala interoceanic corridor launches tokenization in El Salvador

In the debut of the final phase of the Concacaf Qualifiers towards the World Cup United 2026Panama’s selection failed to capitalize on his superiority and barely rescued a 0-0 draw during his visit to Surinam

The Canalero team imposed conditions during much of the match: dominated the ball with a 59 % possession, tried 15 shots (4 of them to the arch) and generated 10 corner shots, although without defining precision. Despite these figures, the lack of forcefulness prevented him from converting that advantage into goals.

The Surinamese goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen, efficient under the three sticks, took out some dangerous shots, while Panama ran into the wood on at least two clear occasions: Michael Murillo and later Ismael Díaz sent balls to the post.

Panama was not the only beneficiary of offensive inefficiency; Surinam also had its opportunities. In the first half, Richonell Margaret failed a clear chance and in the complement, Denzel Rubitana saw her shot crashed in the crossbar. It was a duel disputed, of few festivities but a lot of tension.

This initial draw leaves both teams with a point in group A, which also integrates Guatemala and El Salvador, who would dispute their commitment later. For Panama, the result is a warning: it does not start as expected in a key that was presumed accessible.

Now, the look is heading to the next meeting of Panama, scheduled against Guatemala on Monday, September 8 at the Rommel Fernández stadium. It will be a new test where the channels must correct errors and demonstrate that the draw was just an initial stumbling.

Current Group A table – Concacaf Qualifiers (after the game)

And now what follows?

With this draw, Panama must redouble efforts in his upcoming commitments, especially confrontations that seemed more accessible. The goals will be an urgency.
The road continues with high voltage meetings, where each point will be vital to approach the United 2026 World Cup.

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