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Panama’s José Luis Rodríguez, the 27-year-old midfielder known as “Puma,” told media ahead of the England match that his team is determined to score their first-ever World Cup goal. Panama has been eliminated after two defeats to Ghana and Croatia.
Rodríguez, who plays for FC Juárez and has 53 caps with 7 international goals, has been one of Panama’s brightest spots in the tournament. He’s recorded 15 crosses across their group stage matches, leading the team in that category.
The match takes place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 27.
On June 26, the day before the England match, Rodríguez clashed with teammate Cecilio Waterman during a training session.
