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Panama pose before the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final vs. USA at Soldier Field July 29, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Getty Images)
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With the disastrous form of Mexico, Panama might well make it to Brazil, if they manage to beat the Mexicans, when they play each other next month in the final round of qualifiers. They are currently in fourth place with eight points, level with Mexico, and are in pole position to make it to the playoffs against New Zealand as they look to make it to their first-ever World Cup.
Having finished runners-up in the 2013 Gold Cup, Panama might well make it. But their path is anything but straight forward, as their final two games are away to Mexico and at home to USA. If they get through both these games unscathed, they certainly deserve their place in Brazil.
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