Norwich City defender Jose Cordoba has earned a place in Panama's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making him the only UK-based player in the selection.

Cordoba, 24, joined the Canaries in 2024 and made 30 appearances this season. His inclusion reflects a consistent campaign that has caught the attention of the Panama national setup.

Panama are drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Ghana. Their opening fixture against England takes place on 27 June in New Jersey — a rematch of sorts, as the two nations were grouped together at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where Panama exited without earning a single point.

This will be only Panama's second appearance at a World Cup, making the tournament a significant occasion for a nation still building its standing in international football. Ghana, also in Group L, will be a familiar opponent for African fans watching the group stage closely.

Panama squad in full

Goalkeepers: Orlando Mosquera, Luis Mejia, Cesar Samudio.

Defenders: Cesar Blackman, Jorge Gutierrez, Amir Murillo, Fidel Escobar, Andres Andrade, Edgardo Farina, Jose Cordoba, Eric Davis, Jiovany Ramos, Roderick Miller.

Midfielders: Anibal Godoy, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Carlos Harvey, Cristian Martinez, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Cesar Yanis, Yoel Barcenas, Alberto Quintero, Azarias Londono.

Forwards: Ismael Diaz, Cecilio Waterman, Jose Fajardo, Tomas Rodriguez.