Panama Advances to Copa America Quarterfinals

Panama advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals for the first time, defeating Bolivia 3-1 in Orlando to finish second in Group C. Goals from José Fajardo, Eduardo Guerrero, and César Yanis secured Panama's victory, while Bruno Miranda scored Bolivia's only goal. Panama's win, under Danish coach Thomas Christiansen, pushed the United States out of the tournament after their loss to Uruguay. The match featured the tournament's first all-female officiating crew. Despite an equalizer from Bolivia in the 69th minute, Panama regained the lead and secured their position in the knockout stage. Panama will next face the winner of Group D, likely Brazil or Colombia.