Panama vs. Mexico International Friendly: Your Complete Viewing Guide for TV and Live Streaming
El Tri begins what they anticipate will be a landmark year with an away friendly against Panama this Thursday evening.
Coach Javier Aguirre arranged for Mexico to participate in a pair of January friendlies outside the standard FIFA international calendar to maintain their World Cup 2026 preparation schedule. The national squad will take on Panama before meeting Bolivia later this week, fielding a squad composed entirely of Liga MX-based players.
Despite missing their European-based stars, Mexico must break a dismal six-match streak without victory that dates back to the previous summer's Gold Cup championship game. With Panama also fielding an alternative lineup for this encounter, it presents an ideal chance for several unproven players to catch Aguirre's attention.
El Tri hasn't secured victory on Panamanian soil for over two and a half decades, and with the home team eager to settle the score from their loss in the 2025 Concacaf Nations League final, Thursday's fixture will present significant challenges.
Here's your guide to watching Panama vs. Mexico in El Tri's opening match of 2026.
What Time Does Panama vs. Mexico Kick-Off?
What Time Does Panama vs. Mexico Kick-Off?
How to Watch Panama vs. Mexico on TV and Live Stream
How to Watch Panama vs. Mexico on TV and Live Stream
The Mexico versus Panama match will be televised in the United States on TUDN USA, FOX One, fuboTV and Univision. Streaming coverage will be provided through ViX and the FOX Sports App.
Mexican viewers can follow the match on Canal 5, Azteca 7 and TUDN. Digital streaming will be available via ViX and Azteca Deportes.
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | TUDN USA, Univision, fuboTV, Fox One, FOX Deportes, ViX, FOX Sports App |
Mexico | Canal 5, Azteca 7, TUDN, ViX, Azteca Deportes |
What's Next for Mexico?
What's Next for Mexico?
Following their encounter with Panama, Mexico will extend their January training camp with a journey south to take on Bolivia on Sunday, Jan. 25.
The national team players will then rejoin their club teams, though only briefly. El Tri will participate in another international friendly when they welcome Iceland on Feb. 25 at Estadio Corregidora in Querétaro, Mexico.
Subsequently, Mexico will be active during the March international break, featuring a pair of premium friendly matches against Portugal and Belgium.