Denmark vs Panama
Denmark vs Panama preview
Denmark vs Panama pits Denmark (FIFA #21) against Panama (#41) in Group C on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Levi's Stadium. Denmark go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Panama have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
Levi's Stadium (capacity 68,500) is the open-roof home of the San Francisco 49ers (NFL). It sits 7m above sea level in San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara). June/July temperatures in San Francisco Bay Area average a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Denmark have appeared at 7 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: Group, R16, Group, Group, R16). Panama have appeared at 2 World Cups (last five: Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Denmark vs Panama — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Denmark | Panama |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #21 | #41 |
| Confederation | UEFA | CONCACAF |
| WC appearances | 7 | 2 |
| Best WC finish | Quarter-finals (1998) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | Group, R16, Group, Group, R16 | Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | Simon Kjær | Aníbal Godoy |
| Manager | Brian Riemer | Thomas Christiansen |
| Players to watch | Christian Eriksen, Rasmus Højlund, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg | Aníbal Godoy, Adalberto Carrasquilla, José Fajardo |
Get live Denmark vs Panama data
// Fetch live data for Denmark vs Panama
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-18',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Denmark vs Panama at the 2026 World Cup?
Denmark vs Panama is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, kicking off at Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC at Levi's Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara).
What stage is Denmark vs Panama?
Denmark vs Panama is a Group Stage fixture in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Denmark vs Panama?
Levi's Stadium (capacity 68,500, opened 2014, open roof, natural grass) in San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara) hosts Denmark vs Panama.
Who is favoured to win Denmark vs Panama?
Denmark go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #21, with Panama ranked #41. Denmark's best World Cup finish is Quarter-finals (1998); Panama's is Group stage. Live odds for Denmark vs Panama are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Denmark vs Panama?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Denmark vs Panama in my timezone?
Denmark vs Panama kicks off at Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Denmark vs Panama stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-18) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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