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Costa Rica vs Panama head-to-head record

Costa Rica wins
24
Draws
15
Panama wins
17

56 meetings, 1938 to 2024Goals: Costa Rica 98, Panama 55

Costa Rica and Panama have met 56 times since 1938. Costa Rica have won 24, Panama 17, and 15 matches ended level. They last met on 18 November 2024, when the match ended 2–2 in the CONCACAF Nations League.

The 56 meetings have produced 153 goals, 2.73 per game. The biggest win is Costa Rica’s 11–0 in the Central American and Caribbean Games in 1938. Panama are unbeaten in the last seven meetings (6 wins, 1 draw). They went 22 years without meeting, between 1953 and 1975.

Who has won more, Costa Rica or Panama?

All matches56 matches

24 Costa Rica15 drawsPanama 17

Competitive45 matches

21 Costa Rica11 drawsPanama 13

Friendlies11 matches

3 Costa Rica4 drawsPanama 4

Key numbers

Goals
Costa Rica 98, Panama 552.73 per game
First meeting
Panama 0–11 Costa RicaCentral American and Caribbean Games, 16 Feb 1938
Most recent
Panama 2–2 Costa RicaCONCACAF Nations League, 18 Nov 2024
Costa Rica’s biggest win
Panama 0–11 Costa RicaCentral American and Caribbean Games, 16 Feb 1938
Panama’s biggest win
Costa Rica 0–3 PanamaCONCACAF Nations League, 16 Nov 2023
Most goals in a meeting
Panama 0–11 Costa RicaCentral American and Caribbean Games, 16 Feb 1938
Current run
Panama unbeaten in 7
Biggest upset
Costa Rica 0–1 PanamaFriendly, 10 Oct 2020Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 20%
TFN Elo rating now
Costa Rica 1692 (62nd), Panama 1739 (49th)How the rating works

Last five meetings

  1. Panama2Costa Rica2

    CONCACAF Nations League

    Panama City, Panama

  2. Costa Rica0Panama1

    CONCACAF Nations League

    San José, Costa Rica

  3. Panama3Costa Rica1

    CONCACAF Nations League

    Panama City, Panama

  4. Costa Rica0Panama3

    CONCACAF Nations League

    San José, Costa Rica

  5. Costa Rica1Panama2

    Gold Cup

    Fort Lauderdale, United States (neutral)

Who has had the upper hand over time?

The line climbs with every Costa Rica win and drops with every Panama win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.

Above the line: Costa Rica have won more Below: Panama have won more
16 February 1938: Panama 0–11 Costa Rica (Central American and Caribbean Games). Costa Rica +111 May 1941: Costa Rica 7–0 Panama (CCCF Championship). Costa Rica +226 February 1946: Costa Rica 7–0 Panama (CCCF Championship). Costa Rica +321 December 1946: Panama 2–0 Costa Rica (Central American and Caribbean Games). Costa Rica +211 March 1948: Costa Rica 3–1 Panama (CCCF Championship). Costa Rica +327 February 1951: Panama 2–0 Costa Rica (CCCF Championship). Costa Rica +22 March 1951: Panama 1–1 Costa Rica (CCCF Championship). Costa Rica +210 March 1953: Costa Rica 3–0 Panama (CCCF Championship). Costa Rica +313 June 1975: Panama 1–1 Costa Rica (Friendly). Costa Rica +34 April 1976: Panama 3–2 Costa Rica (CONCACAF Championship qualifying). Costa Rica +211 July 1976: Costa Rica 3–0 Panama (CONCACAF Championship qualifying). Costa Rica +310 August 1980: Panama 1–1 Costa Rica (CONCACAF Championship qualifying). Costa Rica +35 November 1980: Costa Rica 2–0 Panama (CONCACAF Championship qualifying). Costa Rica +424 March 1984: Panama 1–1 Costa Rica (Friendly). Costa Rica +417 July 1988: Costa Rica 1–1 Panama (CONCACAF Championship qualifying). Costa Rica +431 July 1988: Panama 0–2 Costa Rica (CONCACAF Championship qualifying). Costa Rica +516 August 1992: Panama 1–0 Costa Rica (World Cup qualifying). Costa Rica +423 August 1992: Costa Rica 5–1 Panama (World Cup qualifying). Costa Rica +59 March 1993: Costa Rica 2–0 Panama (UNCAF Cup). Costa Rica +623 June 1993: Costa Rica 3–1 Panama (Friendly). Costa Rica +77 November 1996: Costa Rica 2–0 Panama (Friendly). Costa Rica +81 July 2000: Costa Rica 5–1 Panama (Friendly). Costa Rica +930 May 2001: Panama 1–2 Costa Rica (UNCAF Cup). Costa Rica +1023 February 2003: Panama 0–1 Costa Rica (UNCAF Cup). Costa Rica +1123 February 2005: Panama 0–1 Costa Rica (UNCAF Cup). Costa Rica +1226 March 2005: Costa Rica 2–1 Panama (World Cup qualifying). Costa Rica +133 September 2005: Panama 1–3 Costa Rica (World Cup qualifying). Costa Rica +1413 February 2007: Panama 1–0 Costa Rica (UNCAF Cup). Costa Rica +1318 February 2007: Costa Rica 1–1 Panama (UNCAF Cup). Costa Rica +1321 November 2007: Panama 1–1 Costa Rica (Friendly). Costa Rica +1323 January 2009: Costa Rica 3–0 Panama (UNCAF Cup). Costa Rica +141 February 2009: Costa Rica 0–0 Panama (UNCAF Cup). Costa Rica +143 September 2010: Panama 2–2 Costa Rica (Friendly). Costa Rica +1421 January 2011: Panama 1–1 Costa Rica (UNCAF Cup). Costa Rica +1411 November 2011: Panama 2–0 Costa Rica (Friendly). Costa Rica +136 February 2013: Panama 2–2 Costa Rica (World Cup qualifying). Costa Rica +1318 June 2013: Costa Rica 2–0 Panama (World Cup qualifying). Costa Rica +147 September 2014: Costa Rica 2–2 Panama (UNCAF Cup). Costa Rica +1431 March 2015: Panama 2–1 Costa Rica (Friendly). Costa Rica +1317 November 2015: Panama 1–2 Costa Rica (World Cup qualifying). Costa Rica +146 September 2016: Costa Rica 3–1 Panama (World Cup qualifying). Costa Rica +1522 January 2017: Panama 1–0 Costa Rica (UNCAF Cup). Costa Rica +148 June 2017: Costa Rica 0–0 Panama (World Cup qualifying). Costa Rica +1419 July 2017: Costa Rica 1–0 Panama (Gold Cup). Costa Rica +1510 October 2017: Panama 2–1 Costa Rica (World Cup qualifying). Costa Rica +1410 October 2020: Costa Rica 0–1 Panama (Friendly). Costa Rica +1313 October 2020: Costa Rica 0–1 Panama (Friendly). Costa Rica +122 September 2021: Panama 0–0 Costa Rica (World Cup qualifying). Costa Rica +1227 January 2022: Costa Rica 1–0 Panama (World Cup qualifying). Costa Rica +132 June 2022: Panama 2–0 Costa Rica (CONCACAF Nations League). Costa Rica +1228 March 2023: Costa Rica 0–1 Panama (CONCACAF Nations League). Costa Rica +1126 June 2023: Costa Rica 1–2 Panama (Gold Cup). Costa Rica +1016 November 2023: Costa Rica 0–3 Panama (CONCACAF Nations League). Costa Rica +920 November 2023: Panama 3–1 Costa Rica (CONCACAF Nations League). Costa Rica +814 November 2024: Costa Rica 0–1 Panama (CONCACAF Nations League). Costa Rica +718 November 2024: Panama 2–2 Costa Rica (CONCACAF Nations League). Costa Rica +7Level
Costa Rica lead by 7 wins after the latest meeting. The biggest lead was 15, held by Costa Rica from 6 September 2016.

Every meeting on one timeline

Larger dots mark bigger winning margins. Hover a dot for the result.

Home, away and neutral

In Costa Rica's home games

20 matches

1325

Costa RicaDrawsPanama

In Panama's home games

24 matches

5109

Costa RicaDrawsPanama

At neutral venues

12 matches

633

Costa RicaDrawsPanama

Record by competition

Record by competition
CompetitionPlayedCosta RicaDrawsPanamaGoals
World Cup qualifying1273221–10
Friendly1134416–13
UNCAF Cup1154213–7
CCCF Championship641121–4
CONCACAF Championship qualifying632111–5
CONCACAF Nations League60153–12
Central American and Caribbean Games210111–2
Gold Cup21012–2

Meetings by decade

Costa Rica wins Draws Panama wins
Meetings by decade
DecadeResultsPlayedGoals
1930s111
1940s420
1950s37
1970s310
1980s510
1990s515
2000s1126
2010s1333
2020s1121

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run ofCosta RicaPanama
Wins in a row101992 to 200562022 to 2024
Unbeaten meetings101992 to 200572022 to 2024

The longest run of draws is 3, from 1 February 2009 to 21 January 2011.

Top scorers in Costa Rica vs Panama

  1. 1Bryan RuizCosta Rica4
  2. 2Luis TejadaPanama3(1 penalty)
  3. 3Álvaro SaboríoCosta Rica2
  4. 4Christian BolañosCosta Rica2
  5. 5Juan Carlos ArguedasCosta Rica2
  6. 6Román TorresPanama2
  7. 7Víctor René Mendieta OcampoPanama2(2 penalties)

Scorer records exist for 12 of the 56 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.

Questions answered

How many times have Costa Rica and Panama played each other?

56 times, starting on 16 February 1938. 45 of those meetings were competitive and 11 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Costa Rica and Panama?

Costa Rica, with 24 wins to 17. 15 matches ended level.

What is the biggest win in Costa Rica vs Panama?

Costa Rica’s 11–0 win in the Central American and Caribbean Games on 16 February 1938 in Panama City.

When did Costa Rica and Panama last play?

On 18 November 2024 in Panama City, when the match ended 2–2 in the CONCACAF Nations League.

What is the competitive record between Costa Rica and Panama?

In 45 competitive matches, Costa Rica have 21 wins, Panama have 13, and 11 ended level.

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Every Costa Rica vs Panama result

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Every Costa Rica vs Panama result
DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionVenue
Panama2–2Costa RicaCONCACAF Nations LeaguePanama City, Panama
Costa Rica0–1PanamaCONCACAF Nations LeagueSan José, Costa Rica
Panama3–1Costa RicaCONCACAF Nations LeaguePanama City, Panama
Costa Rica0–3PanamaCONCACAF Nations LeagueSan José, Costa Rica
Costa Rica1–2PanamaGold CupFort Lauderdale, United States (neutral)
Costa Rica0–1PanamaCONCACAF Nations LeagueSan José, Costa Rica
Panama2–0Costa RicaCONCACAF Nations LeaguePanama City, Panama
Costa Rica1–0PanamaWorld Cup qualifyingSan José, Costa Rica
Panama0–0Costa RicaWorld Cup qualifyingPanama City, Panama
Costa Rica0–1PanamaFriendlySan José, Costa Rica
Costa Rica0–1PanamaFriendlySan José, Costa Rica
Panama2–1Costa RicaWorld Cup qualifyingPanama City, Panama
Costa Rica1–0PanamaGold CupPhiladelphia, United States (neutral)
Costa Rica0–0PanamaWorld Cup qualifyingSan José, Costa Rica
Panama1–0Costa RicaUNCAF CupPanama City, Panama
Costa Rica3–1PanamaWorld Cup qualifyingSan José, Costa Rica
Panama1–2Costa RicaWorld Cup qualifyingPanama City, Panama
Panama2–1Costa RicaFriendlyPanama City, Panama
Costa Rica2–2PanamaUNCAF CupDallas, United States (neutral)
Costa Rica2–0PanamaWorld Cup qualifyingSan José, Costa Rica
Panama2–2Costa RicaWorld Cup qualifyingPanama City, Panama
Panama2–0Costa RicaFriendlyPanama City, Panama
Panama1–1Costa RicaUNCAF CupPanama City, Panama
Panama2–2Costa RicaFriendlyPanama City, Panama
Costa Rica0–0PanamaUNCAF CupTegucigalpa, Honduras (neutral)
Costa Rica3–0PanamaUNCAF CupTegucigalpa, Honduras (neutral)
Panama1–1Costa RicaFriendlyPanama City, Panama
Costa Rica1–1PanamaUNCAF CupSan Salvador, El Salvador (neutral)
Panama1–0Costa RicaUNCAF CupSan Salvador, El Salvador (neutral)
Panama1–3Costa RicaWorld Cup qualifyingPanama City, Panama
Costa Rica2–1PanamaWorld Cup qualifyingSan José, Costa Rica
Panama0–1Costa RicaUNCAF CupGuatemala City, Guatemala (neutral)
Panama0–1Costa RicaUNCAF CupPanama City, Panama
Panama1–2Costa RicaUNCAF CupSan Pedro Sula, Honduras (neutral)
Costa Rica5–1PanamaFriendlyAlajuela, Costa Rica
Costa Rica2–0PanamaFriendlySan Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
Costa Rica3–1PanamaFriendlySan José, Costa Rica
Costa Rica2–0PanamaUNCAF CupTegucigalpa, Honduras (neutral)
Costa Rica5–1PanamaWorld Cup qualifyingSan José, Costa Rica
Panama1–0Costa RicaWorld Cup qualifyingPanama City, Panama
Panama0–2Costa RicaCONCACAF Championship qualifyingPanama City, Panama
Costa Rica1–1PanamaCONCACAF Championship qualifyingAlajuela, Costa Rica
Panama1–1Costa RicaFriendlyPanama City, Panama
Costa Rica2–0PanamaCONCACAF Championship qualifyingSan José, Costa Rica
Panama1–1Costa RicaCONCACAF Championship qualifyingPanama City, Panama
Costa Rica3–0PanamaCONCACAF Championship qualifyingSan José, Costa Rica
Panama3–2Costa RicaCONCACAF Championship qualifyingPanama City, Panama
Panama1–1Costa RicaFriendlyPanama City, Panama
Costa Rica3–0PanamaCCCF ChampionshipSan José, Costa Rica
Panama1–1Costa RicaCCCF ChampionshipPanama City, Panama
Panama2–0Costa RicaCCCF ChampionshipPanama City, Panama
Costa Rica3–1PanamaCCCF ChampionshipGuatemala City, Guatemala (neutral)
Panama2–0Costa RicaCentral American and Caribbean GamesBarranquilla, Colombia (neutral)
Costa Rica7–0PanamaCCCF ChampionshipSan José, Costa Rica
Costa Rica7–0PanamaCCCF ChampionshipSan José, Costa Rica
Panama0–11Costa RicaCentral American and Caribbean GamesPanama City, Panama

Recent form

Costa Rica

  1. Wv HaitiCONCACAF Nations League2–0Sun 4 Oct 2026
  2. Wat NicaraguaCONCACAF Nations League3–0Thu 1 Oct 2026
  3. Lv HaitiCONCACAF Nations League0–2Sun 27 Sept 2026
  4. Lv CuraçaoCONCACAF Nations League3–4Thu 24 Sept 2026
  5. Lv EnglandFriendly0–3Wed 10 Jun 2026

Panama

  1. Dv EcuadorKirin Cup1–1Mon 5 Oct 2026
  2. Dv New ZealandKirin Cup1–1Thu 1 Oct 2026
  3. Dat IndiaFriendly1–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
  4. Lv EnglandWorld Cup0–2Sat 27 Jun 2026
  5. Lv CroatiaWorld Cup0–1Tue 23 Jun 2026

Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.