Goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera broke the silence after Panama's elimination from the 2026 World Cup and apologized to the fans for the team's performance, which closed its participation without points and without goals scored in the group stage.

Visibly affected at the end of the match, the Canalero goalkeeper acknowledged that the team did everything possible to compete, although it did not manage to meet the expectations generated before the tournament.

Mosquera apologizes to Panamanian fans

With a broken voice, Orlando Mosquera sent a message to the fans who accompanied the team during the World Cup.

"An apology to the entire country that believed in this group. We tried everything to bring joy to the country, but unfortunately it was not possible," said the goalkeeper.

The 31-year-old goalkeeper assumed responsibility for the sporting result and thanked the team for the support they received throughout the competition.

The rival's pressure complicated the match

Mosquera explained that one of the factors that marked the development of the match was the intensity with which the rival pressured the ball, a situation that made it difficult for the Panamanian team to function.

"It was difficult for us to get out from behind because of the pressure they exerted, but we tried. It was a group that did not get tired of trying and, unfortunately, we finished the tournament in a bad way," he said.

Despite the difficulties, the goalkeeper highlighted the team's attitude during the 90 minutes and assured that the team never stopped looking for a reaction.

Panama is already thinking about the future

Despite the elimination, the Al-Fayha FC footballer was optimistic about the future of the team and is confident that the process will lead to better results in the upcoming competitions.

"We will continue working. I am sure that victory will come soon, because in life and in football there is always revenge," he concluded.

Panama says goodbye to the 2026 World Cup

Panama's participation in the 2026 World Cup ended in the group stage, where it accumulated three defeats, failed to score points and finished the tournament without scoring goals.

Although the outcome was adverse, Orlando Mosquera's words reflected the feelings of a team that recognized the debt to its fans and that will now seek to take advantage of this experience to face the next international challenges.