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where to watch panama national football team vs mexico national football team

The Panama national football team vs Mexico national football team friendly in January 2026 is being shown on major Spanish-language sports networks and popular streaming platforms in North America.

Main ways to watch

  • In the United States , the match is available on:
    • TV channels: TUDN USA, Univision, FOX Deportes, Fox One (some listings also just say FOX Deportes/Univision/TUDN).
* **Streaming:** Fubo (with free trial for new users), ViX, FOX Sports App, and some cable-authenticated TUDN/Univision apps depending on your provider.
  • In Mexico , the game is carried by:
    • TV channels: Canal 5, Azteca 7, TUDN.
* **Streaming:** ViX and Azteca Deportes’ digital platforms.
  • Kickoff is on Thursday, January 22, 2026 , in Panama City, usually listed as:
    • Around 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (some outlets list 8 p.m. ET for pregame, then 9 p.m. ET kickoff).

Always double-check your local listings inside each app (Fubo, ViX, FOX Sports, Azteca Deportes, your cable/satellite EPG), because exact channel numbers and regional availability can vary.

Quick Scoop

Must-know viewing details

  • Match: Panama national football team vs Mexico national football team (men’s international friendly).
  • Stadium: Estadio Rommel Fernández, Panama City.
  • Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026.
  • Approx. kickoff time: 9:00 p.m. ET (check if coverage starts earlier).

Best legal streaming options

  • Fubo
    • Carries FOX Deportes, Univision, TUDN USA, and Fox One in many U.S. markets.
* Offers a **free trial** for new users, making it one of the easiest ways to jump in just for this game.
  • ViX
    • TelevisaUnivision’s streaming service, showing a large slate of Mexico and CONCACAF matches, including this friendly in both the U.S. and Mexico.
  • FOX Sports App
    • Lets you stream if your existing TV package includes the FOX networks showing the match.

Mini sections

Why this match is getting attention

  • Mexico is treating this as an early test ahead of World Cup 2026 , with a roster built mostly from Liga MX players due to the non-FIFA window timing.
  • Panama is using home advantage and a strong recent run of form (including a long unbeaten streak and solid friendlies) to sharpen up after qualifying from their CONCACAF group.

Fan talk and forum flavor

On soccer forums and social threads, fans are focusing on:

  • Experimental lineups: Many posts highlight Mexico’s domestic-based squad and debate which young players can lock down spots before the bigger 2026 fixtures.
  • Panama’s momentum: Commenters note Panama’s home form and their motivation after the 2025 Concacaf Nations League final against Mexico, wondering if this is a mini “revenge” night.

“It’s just a friendly, but it feels like a measuring stick for 2026,” is a common sentiment in discussion threads, especially from fans tracking tactics and new call-ups.

Latest news & trending context

  • This is Mexico’s first match of 2026 , framed as the start of a “historic year” leading into a home World Cup.
  • Media coverage emphasizes:
    • Mexico’s six-game winless run before this match and the pressure to reset that narrative.
* Panama’s unbeaten streak and how a strong showing against El Tri could boost confidence heading into the summer.

Simple viewing checklist

  1. In the U.S.
    • Check TUDN USA, Univision, FOX Deportes, Fox One on your TV grid.
 * Or sign up/log in to **Fubo** or **ViX** and search for “Panama vs Mexico”.
  1. In Mexico
    • Tune in to Canal 5, Azteca 7, or TUDN at local kickoff time.
 * Or open **ViX** / **Azteca Deportes** and look under live football listings.
  1. Elsewhere
    • Consult local sports channels or global football listings sites that aggregate legal broadcast information for “Panama vs Mexico” in your country.

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