If you look at Panama's games during the Gold Cup and the Nations League game against Mexico. Their midfield had the majority of the possession and created plenty of chances in every game. The age of those players , and the experience they have , is really starting to gel. I like them to upset Mexico if the price is right.
4 starting midfielders vs USA last night :
Barcenas 29 - plays in Mexico for Mazatlan
Alcazar 24 - plays for Houston in MLS
Godoy 33 - plays for Nashville in MLS
Davis 32 - plays in Slovakia 1st Div
They are all playing in competitive scenarios , unlike the past where players were in Panama's local club levels. It reminds me of Costa Rica a while back , where players were becoming noticed by European and large Central American clubs.