Mexico and Panama play on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in the quarter-finals of the Concacaf Under-20 Championship at Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla, Mexico. The match starts at 8:00 p.m. local Mexican time and 9:00 p.m. in Panama, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
The winner of this knockout match will secure qualification for the 2027 World Cup, which will take place in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. Both national teams enter the stadium seeking to earn their spot on the global stage.
Mexico reached the quarter-finals after finishing first in Group B with a perfect score. The squad displayed offensive efficiency alongside disciplined defensive teamwork during group play.
Panama advanced after finishing third in Group C with four points, collecting one victory, one draw, and one defeat. Panama coach Mike Stump said his team understands the significance of the match and will give everything on the field to earn their eighth Under-20 World Cup qualification.
Broadcast Options and Live Streaming
ESPN will broadcast the match live on pay television across South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Coverage will feature pre-game analysis, tactical breakdowns, interviews, real-time statistics, and complete play-by-play commentary.
Fans can also stream the match online through Disney+ Premium. The streaming service supports live viewing on mobile phones, Smart TVs, computers, tablets, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, and Fire TV Stick devices.
Television Channels by Country
In Mexico, viewers can watch ESPN on Sky channels 548 and 1548 HD, Izzi channel 895, Dish channel 338, and Totalplay channel 558. In Panama, the broadcast is available on TiGo channels 374 SD and 1374 HD, as well as Tigo ONEtv channel 504 HD.
In Argentina, ESPN airs on DirecTV channels 621 SD and 1621 HD, Telecentro channels 105 SD and 1011 HD, and Flow channel 103 HD. In Colombia and Peru, the network is carried on DirecTV channels 621 SD and 1621 HD, Movistar TV channel 200 HD, and Claro TV channel 540 HD.
In Chile, options include DirecTV channels 621 SD and 1621 HD, Movistar TV channels 480 SD and 884 HD, and Claro TV channel 474 HD. Ecuadorian fans can tune in on DirecTV channels 621 SD and 1621 HD, or CNT channels 302 SD and 703 HD.
In Venezuela, ESPN is on DirecTV channels 621 SD and 1621 HD, and Movistar TV channel 483 SD. Uruguayan viewers can watch on DirecTV channels 621 SD and 1621 HD, or Flow channels 103 SD and 716 HD.
In Paraguay, the game airs on Personal Flow channel 101 HD, Copaco channel 503 HD, and Claro TV channel 124 HD. In Bolivia, ESPN is available on Entel channel 40 HD, and Tigo channels 510 SD and 702 HD.
Disney+ Subscription Plans and Prices
Disney+ offers two service tiers across Latin America. The Standard plan includes the full Disney+ catalog, Star movies and series, ESPN and ESPN 3 channels, Full HD video quality, downloads, and streaming on two simultaneous devices.
The Premium plan provides access to all ESPN channels and live events, including exclusive sports coverage. It features video quality up to 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos audio, downloads, and streaming on four simultaneous devices.
Monthly pricing for Disney+ Premium varies by country across the region. In Mexico, the monthly cost is 319 MXN, while in Panama it is 12.49 USD.
In Argentina, subscription pricing is 18,399 ARS per month. In Chile, the plan costs 14,190 CLP, while in Colombia it is 49,900 COP.
Subscribers in Peru pay 34.90 PEN monthly. In Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela, Paraguay, and Bolivia, the service is priced in US dollars: 11.99 USD in Ecuador, 26.99 USD in Uruguay, and 16.99 USD in Venezuela, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
