Bolivia will host Panama in an international friendly on Sunday, January 18, 2026, as both sides use the match to sharpen preparations early in the year. The two teams Bolivia vs Panama are scheduled to play an international friendly on January 18, 2026 at Estadio IV Centenário.
Panama generally holding the upper hand in recent matchups. While Bolivia is a member of CONMEBOL, Panama is a member of CONCACAF.
Bolivia are building toward their 2026 World Cup intercontinental play-off journey and will use this game to test tactical combinations.
Panama, already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals (drawn with England, Croatia, and Ghana in Group L), fields a B-team for evaluation under coach Thomas Christiansen. This marks Panama’s second World Cup appearance since the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Bolivia vs Panama Match Info, Date, Time, Team News, Team Players and How to Watch
- Tournament: International Friendly
- Match Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Kick-off Time: ~9:00 PM local (Tarija, Bolivia) / ~21:00 UTC
- Stadium: Estadio IV Centenario, Tarija, Bolivia
- Bolivia All competitions: L L L L D L
- Panama All competitions: W W D W D D
Team News
Bolivia come into the friendly with a largely experimental lineup, focused on giving minutes to domestic league players and building cohesion ahead of their World Cup playoff matches in March.
Panama, on the other hand, boasts a solid core of regular internationals and will probably aim to take control early, using the match as a chance to experiment with formations that blend experience and youth.
Head-to-Head
Panama have had the upper hand in recent encounters between the two nations, especially in competitive fixtures.
Overall Recent Record
| Matches | Panama Wins | Bolivia Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Meetings (Last 5)
| Date | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul, 2024 | Copa América | Bolivia vs Panama | 1–3 Panama |
| 28 Aug, 2023 | Friendly | Bolivia vs Panama | 1–2 Panama |
| 07 Jun, 2016 | Copa América | Panama vs Bolivia | 2–1 Panama |
| 11 Aug, 2011 | Friendly | Bolivia vs Panama | 1–3 Panama |
| 26 Mar, 2011 | Friendly | Panama vs Bolivia | 2–0 Panama |
Bolivia vs Panama Confirmed Starting XI
Bolivia Possible Starting XI
- GK: Guillermo Viscarra
- DF: Luis Haquín, Leonardo Zabala, Yomar Rocha, Roberto Fernández
- MF: Gabriel Villamíl, Richet Gomez Miranda, Carlos Melgar, Héctor Cuellar
- FW: Gustavo Peredo, Enzo Monteiro
Panama Possible Starting XI
- GK: Kevin Mosquera
- DF: Omar Córdoba, Richard Peralta, Jan Carlos Vargas, Jorge Gutiérrez
- MF: Cristian Martínez, Jovani Welch, José Murillo, Ricardo Phillips
- FW: Kahiser Lenis, Rolando Blackburn
Prediction
With Panama’s recent dominance in their meetings and greater squad continuity, they start as favourites in this friendly.
Bolivia’s focus on experimentation makes their scoring potential less predictable, but their home support could unsettle Panama early. A tightly contested match looks likely.
- Prediction: Bolivia 1–2 Panama
How to Watch Bolivia vs Panama
Broadcast information for this friendly may vary by region. Local and online streaming platforms typically cover international friendly fixtures — check local broadcasters or official federation streaming services closer to kick-off
