**Panama Falls to Canada in Opening Game of FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Window 4**
*Panama, August 27, 2026 – The Panama national basketball team was defeated by Canada 86‑66 in the first match of Window 4 of the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers.*
The game took place at the Roberto Durán Arena in Panama City on Thursday night. Canada established a 14‑14 tie after the first quarter but pulled away in the remaining three periods, outscoring Panama 72‑52 to secure the victory.
**Key performances**
– **Canada:** Point guard Trae Bell‑Haynes recorded a double‑double with 18 points, three rebounds and 11 assists. He also contributed two personal fouls, one turnover and one block. Forward Kyle Wiltjer added 16 points and five defensive rebounds, while guard Marcus Carr posted a double‑double of 15 points, four defensive rebounds and a team‑leading 12 assists. Carr also logged one personal foul and three turnovers.
– **Panama:** Luis Rodríguez Jr. led the Panamanian side with 17 points and six rebounds (four defensive), along with one assist, three personal fouls, five steals and one block. Center and captain Eric Romero contributed 16 points and eight defensive rebounds, while forward Ricardo Lindo Jr. scored 15 points and recorded five defensive rebounds, one assist, one personal foul, two turnovers and three blocks.
**Quarter‑by‑quarter score**
– 1st quarter: 14‑14 (tied)
– 2nd quarter: Canada 23‑20
– 3rd quarter: Canada 22‑17
– 4th quarter: Canada 27‑15
**Group F standings after the opening round of Window 4**
| Position | Team | Record |
|———-|———–|——–|
| 1 | Canada | 7‑0 |
| 2 | Argentina | 6‑1 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 5‑2 |
| 4 | Bahamas | 3‑4 |
| 5 | Puerto Rico| 2‑5 |
| 6 | Panama | 2‑5 |
**Upcoming fixture**
Panama’s national team will travel to Nassau, Bahamas, on Saturday, August 29, to conclude Window 4 against the host nation. The match is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Panama time (approximately 8:10 p.m. local time) at the Sir Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. Historically, Panama has won three of the five official meetings with the Bahamas since 1999, all occurring in Centrobasket or AmeriCup competitions.
The game will be broadcast live on the ÚNICOS platform. Viewers must register and provide the required personal information to access the stream.
*Report compiled from PanamaAmerica (Panama America) sports coverage.*
Article and image source: panamaamerica.com.pa
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