Panama vs South Africa head-to-head record

Panama wins: 1
Draws: 2
South Africa wins: 0

3 meetings, 2005 to 2026Goals: Panama 4, South Africa 3

Panama and South Africa have met 3 times since 2005. Panama have won 1, South Africa 0, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 31 March 2026, when Panama won 2–1 in a friendly.

The 3 meetings have produced 7 goals, 2.33 per game. Panama are unbeaten in the last three meetings (1 win, 2 draws). They went 20 years without meeting, between 2005 and 2026.

Who has won more, Panama or South Africa?

All matches3 matches

1 Panama2 drawsSouth Africa 0

Competitive1 match

0 Panama1 drawSouth Africa 0

Friendlies2 matches

1 Panama1 drawSouth Africa 0

Key numbers

Goals: Panama 4, South Africa 32.33 per game
First meeting: South Africa 1–1 PanamaGold Cup, 17 Jul 2005
Most recent: South Africa 1–2 PanamaFriendly, 31 Mar 2026
Panama’s biggest win: South Africa 1–2 PanamaFriendly, 31 Mar 2026
Most goals in a meeting: South Africa 1–2 PanamaFriendly, 31 Mar 2026
Current run: Panama unbeaten in 3
TFN Elo rating now: Panama 1739 (49th), South Africa 1717 (59th)How the rating works

All 3 meetings

31 Mar 2026
South Africa1Panama2
Friendly
Cape Town, South Africa
27 Mar 2026
South Africa1Panama1
Friendly
Durban, South Africa
17 Jul 2005
South Africa1Panama1
Gold Cup, Panama won on penalties
Houston, United States (neutral)

Home, away and neutral

In South Africa's home games

2 matches

110

PanamaDrawsSouth Africa

At neutral venues

1 match

010

PanamaDrawsSouth Africa

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	Panama	Draws	South Africa	Goals
Friendly	2	1	1	0	3–2
Gold Cup	1	0	1	0	1–1

Meetings by decade

Panama wins Draws South Africa wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Results	Played	Panama	Draws	South Africa	Goals
2000s		1	0	1	0	2
2020s		2	1	1	0	5

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	Panama	South Africa
Wins in a row	12026	None
Unbeaten meetings	32005 to 2026	22005 to 2026

The longest run of draws is 2, from 17 July 2005 to 27 March 2026.

Penalty shootouts

South Africa 1–1 PanamaGold Cup, 17 Jul 2005Panama won on penalties

Questions answered

How many times have Panama and South Africa played each other?

3 times, starting on 17 July 2005. 1 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between Panama and South Africa?

Panama, with 1 wins to 0. 2 matches ended level.

What is the biggest win in Panama vs South Africa?

Panama’s 2–1 win in a friendly on 31 March 2026 in Cape Town.

When did Panama and South Africa last play?

On 31 March 2026 in Cape Town, when Panama won 2–1 in a friendly.

What is the competitive record between Panama and South Africa?

In 1 competitive match, Panama have 0 wins, South Africa have 0, and 1 ended level.

Have Panama and South Africa met in a penalty shootout?

Yes, once. Most recently at the Gold Cup on 17 July 2005, when Panama won the shootout after a 1–1 draw.

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Every Panama vs South Africa result

All 3 Competitive 1 Friendlies 2

Every Panama vs South Africa result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
31 Mar 2026	South Africa	1–2	Panama	Friendly	Cape Town, South Africa
27 Mar 2026	South Africa	1–1	Panama	Friendly	Durban, South Africa
17 Jul 2005	South Africa	1–1Panama on pens	Panama	Gold Cup	Houston, United States (neutral)