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Panama and Iran: oldest squads, slowest tournament plans

Panama and Iran both average 30.4 years old, making them the oldest squads at the 2026 tournament. With minimal European club representation and no under-23 depth, their structural preparation gaps are already baked in.

7 Jun 2026 ยท 6 min read
Panama and Iran: oldest squads, slowest tournament plans

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Tournament Prediction: Panama

Panama return to the finals for the first time since 2018, landing in a Group L that contains two top-20 nations and a physically formidable Ghana side. A 6-2 warm-up loss to Brazil on 31 May exposed structural defensive failures that could define a short, painful tournament.

1 Jun 2026