Panama held an open training session at Panama City’s Rommel Fernandez Gutierrez Stadium earlier this week, and the fooatge quickly went viral for its mishandled passes and missed controls. English supporters seized on the clips, predicting a one‑sided match when the Three Lions meet Panama on June 27 in the group stage.

Panama’s 4‑2 Warm‑up Win Over the Dominican Republic

Despite the embarrassing training footage, Panama’s national side secured a 4‑2 victory against the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, according to the report. The win came as part of their final World Cup preparation before traveling to the United States for the tournament.

Fans Predict a Harry Kane Goal‑Fest After Seeing a Striker Stumble

Social‑media comments highlighted a clip where a Panama forward stumbled on a square ball before his shot was comfortably saved. english fans extrapolated the mishap, with one writing, “If our number 9 receives the little ball like that,it’s lights out,” and others forecasting that Harry Kane could become the tournament’s top scorer simply by exploiting Panama’s defensive frailties.

Panama’s World Cup History and Ranking Context

Panama will face England as their final group‑stage opponent after matches against Croatia and Ghana, and they are currently ranked 33rd in the FIFA world rankings. This will be the second World Cup meeting between the two nations; England won 6‑1 in 2018, with Kane scoring a hat‑trick,according to the source.

Open Questions: Will Panama Improve Before June 27?

The report does not provide any insight into whether Panama’s coaching staff, led by Thomas Christiansen, will adjust their technical drills before the England game. It also leaves unanswered whether the Dominican Republic win reflects genuine progress or merely a lower‑level opponent.

What the Training Session Reveals About Panama’s Tactical Focus

Panama’s own statement said the session emphasized finishing drills and offensive work, yet the clips showed over‑hit paasses and repeated mis‑controls. As the article notes, fans mocked the lack of technical quality, suggesting deeper issues in ball handling that could be exploited by stronger opponents.