Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM local time (23:00 UTC / 6:00 PM ET)
Venue: Estadio Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama
This is the decisive second leg of the quarterfinal tie (first leg ended 0-0 in Willemstad on November 12). The winner advances to the Nations League Finals (Final Four) and secures a berth in the 2027 Gold Cup. Panama hosts as favorites seeking to break a winless streak in normal time, while Curaçao aims for an upset on the road.
Current Player Rosters / Projected Lineups
Panama (possible starting XI):
Orlando Mosquera (GK); Michael Amir Murillo, José Córdoba, Andrés Andrade, Jorge Gutiérrez; Carlos Harvey, Víctor Griffith (or similar midfield options); Adalberto Carrasquilla, Édgar Yoel Bárcenas, José Luis Rodríguez / Ismael Díaz; Josué Vergara (or José Fajardo options).
Coach: Thomas Christiansen. César Blackman featured as a substitute in the first leg.
Curaçao (possible starting XI):
Eloy Room (GK); Shurandy Sambo, Juriën Gaari, Armando Obispo, Jurich Carolina; Livano Comenencia, Leandro Bacuna; Joshua Brenet, Jearl Margaritha, Kenji Gorré; Juninho Bacuna.
Coach: Dick Advocaat. Several players rotated in from recent matches.
Lineups are projections based on the first leg and recent call-ups; official teams are typically confirmed closer to kickoff.
Current Weather Forecast
In Panama City, expect warm tropical conditions typical for mid-November. Forecasts point to highs around 31–33°C (88–91°F), with partly cloudy to mainly clear skies, possible isolated showers or scattered thunderstorms (especially later in the day/afternoon), humidity around 60–70%, and light to moderate winds (around 10–15 km/h). Evening conditions for the match should remain warm and playable, with a chance of brief rain.
Listed Injury Reports
Panama: Limited major absences reported for this window. Manuel Moran remains uncapped/unused in recent matches. No widespread injury list dominating coverage for the second leg.
Curaçao: Several players noted as out or dealing with issues in recent reports, including Sherel Floranus (hamstring), Jeremy Antonisse (ankle), and Jearl Margaritha (minor knock) in some updates. Goalkeeper Eloy Room and midfielder Leandro Bacuna are key available veterans.
Statuses can change; check official team announcements closer to the match.
Key Player versus Player Matchups
Adalberto Carrasquilla / Édgar Bárcenas vs. Curaçao midfield and defense (Leandro Bacuna, Comenencia, Gaari/Obispo): Panama’s creative and attacking midfield against Curaçao’s organized structure and experienced core.
Michael Amir Murillo / defensive line vs. Kenji Gorré / Juninho Bacuna / Margaritha: Panama’s backline containing Curaçao’s transition and counter-attacking threats.
Orlando Mosquera vs. Eloy Room: Both keepers performed solidly in the first leg (Room made multiple key saves).
Set pieces and aerial battles: Panama generated more chances in the first leg; Curaçao relied on defensive resilience and Room’s shot-stopping.
Panama is expected to dominate possession and create more opportunities at home, while Curaçao will look to stay compact and strike on the break.
Recent Team Forms
Panama: Drew 0-0 in the first leg after controlling much of the play but lacking a clinical edge. The side has gone without a regulation-time win in several consecutive internationals, though they remain competitive in CONCACAF. Strong at home historically in the competition.
Curaçao: Also drew 0-0 at home in the first leg, showing strong defensive organization (Room’s saves were pivotal). Unbeaten in recent Nations League group play and competitive as underdogs. Making their first quarterfinal appearance in the competition.
Series History
First leg: Curaçao 0-0 Panama (November 12, 2026). Overall, Panama has the historical edge in meetings (including a prior Nations League win), but recent encounters have been tight and low-scoring. This is a pivotal two-legged series with everything on the line in the return fixture.
MATCH ODDS
Panama – 180
Curacao + 475
Draw + 290
Over 2.5 + 105 Under 2.5 – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 14, 2026
