Panama 0-1 Croatia Result: Croatia Win, Score & Stats

Panama and Croatia before their World Cup 2026 Group L match

FIFA ranking#33Panama

World Cup appearances1Panama

Recent form (last 5)WDLDWPanama

Recent form (last 5)LWWWWCroatia

World Cup appearances6Croatia

FIFA ranking#11Croatia

June 23, 2026TorontoGroup LLast updated: June 25, 2026 at 10:23 PM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

54'Goal
Ante BUDIMIR (Croatia) scores!!
61'Yellow-card
Edgar Yoel BARCENAS (Panama) is booked by the referee.
72'Substitution
Petar SUCIC (in) comes off the bench to replace Mateo KOVACIC (out) (Croatia)
72'Substitution
Luka SUCIC (in) comes off the bench to replace Marco PASALIC (out) (Croatia)
77'Substitution
Cecilio WATERMAN (in) comes off the bench to replace Jiovany RAMOS (out) (Panama)
81'Substitution
Mario PASALIC (in) comes off the bench to replace Luka MODRIC (out) (Croatia)
83'Substitution
Azarias LONDONO (in) comes off the bench to replace Jose FAJARDO (out) (Panama)

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Panama vs Croatia Match Result

Full Time

Panama3-4-3

Full Time0 - 1FT

Winner: Croatia

Croatia4-2-3-1

Goals54' Ante BUDIMIR (Croatia) scores!!

Latest Commentary

49'
Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ (Panama) commits a foul.
50'
Andrej KRAMARIC (Croatia) is ruled offside.
52'
Cristian MARTINEZ (Panama) takes a corner kick.

Venue: Toronto Stadium, Toronto
Date: June 23, 2026
Kickoff: Jun 23, 7:00 PM
Attendance: 43,036
Referee: Pierre Ghislain Atcho
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jun 23, 7:00 PM Toronto

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

8Shots6

--Shots on Target--

7Corners2

18Fouls11

1Yellow Cards1

--Red Cards--

1Offsides2

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

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Panama vs Croatia Match Result

Croatia beat Panama 0 - 1 in Group L. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 0 - 1
Winner: Croatia
Goals: 54' Ante BUDIMIR (Croatia) scores!!
Standings: 1. England 7 pts | 2. Croatia 6 pts | 3. Ghana 4 pts | 4. Panama 0 pts Full table
Group: Group L
Updated: 2026-06-25

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

United KingdomBBC, ITVOfficial guide

AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

PanamaLocal listingsOfficial guide

CroatiaLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

Panama vs Croatia Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
2'
AttemptCRO
Attempt at Goal
Luka MODRIC (Croatia) attempts an effort on goal.
3'
VARCRO
Foul
Josko GVARDIOL (Croatia) commits a foul.
4'
AttemptPAN
Attempt at Goal
Amir MURILLO (Panama) attempts an effort on goal.
5'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Jiovany RAMOS (Panama) commits a foul.
6'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Carlos HARVEY (Panama) commits a foul.
8'
AttemptCRO
Foul
Mateo KOVACIC (Croatia) commits a foul.
13'
AttemptCRO
Foul
Luka MODRIC (Croatia) commits a foul.
22'
VARCRO
Foul
Josko GVARDIOL (Croatia) commits a foul.
23'
AttemptCRO
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Croatia pulls off a save.
28'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Cristian MARTINEZ (Panama) commits a foul.
29'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Edgar Yoel BARCENAS (Panama) commits a foul.
34'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Cristian MARTINEZ (Panama) commits a foul.
36'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Jose CORDOBA (Panama) commits a foul.
38'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ (Panama) commits a foul.
40'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Amir MURILLO (Panama) commits a foul.
44'
AttemptCRO
Foul
Josip SUTALO (Croatia) commits a foul.
45'+1'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Cristian MARTINEZ (Panama) commits a foul.
45'+1'
AttemptCRO
Attempt at Goal
Martin BATURINA (Croatia) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+1'
AttemptPAN
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Panama pulls off a save.
45'+2'
AttemptCRO
Corner
Marco PASALIC (Croatia) takes a corner kick.
45'+4'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
SubstitutionCRO
Substitution
Before the second half begins Ante BUDIMIR (in) comes off the bench to replace Petar MUSA (out) (Croatia)
SubstitutionCRO
Substitution
Before the second half begins Andrej KRAMARIC (in) comes off the bench to replace Josko GVARDIOL (out) (Croatia)
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
46'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Jose FAJARDO (Panama) commits a foul.
49'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ (Panama) commits a foul.
50'
AttemptCRO
Offside
Andrej KRAMARIC (Croatia) is ruled offside.
52'
AttemptPAN
Corner
Cristian MARTINEZ (Panama) takes a corner kick.
53'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Jose CORDOBA (Panama) commits a foul.
54'
AttemptCRO
Attempt at Goal
Ante BUDIMIR (Croatia) attempts an effort on goal.
54'
GoalCRO
Goal!
Ante BUDIMIR (Croatia) scores!!
56'
AttemptCRO
Foul
Josip SUTALO (Croatia) commits a foul.
57'
AttemptPAN
Corner
Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ (Panama) takes a corner kick.
57'
AttemptCRO
Attempt at Goal
Marco PASALIC (Croatia) attempts an effort on goal.
57'
AttemptPAN
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Panama pulls off a save.
57'
AttemptCRO
Attempt at Goal
Marco PASALIC (Croatia) attempts an effort on goal.
58'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Cesar BLACKMAN (Panama) commits a foul.
60'
AttemptPAN
Attempt at Goal
Jose FAJARDO (Panama) attempts an effort on goal.
60'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Jose CORDOBA (Panama) commits a foul.
61'
CardPAN
Yellow card
Edgar Yoel BARCENAS (Panama) is booked by the referee.
63'
AttemptPAN
Corner
Cristian MARTINEZ (Panama) takes a corner kick.
64'
AttemptCRO
Offside
Marco PASALIC (Croatia) is ruled offside.
65'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Jose CORDOBA (Panama) commits a foul.
68'
AttemptPAN
Attempt at Goal
Amir MURILLO (Panama) attempts an effort on goal.
68'
AttemptCRO
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Croatia pulls off a save.
68'
AttemptPAN
Corner
Cristian MARTINEZ (Panama) takes a corner kick.
68'
AttemptPAN
Attempt at Goal
Carlos HARVEY (Panama) attempts an effort on goal.
68'
AttemptPAN
Corner
Edgar Yoel BARCENAS (Panama) takes a corner kick.
72'
SubstitutionCRO
Substitution
Petar SUCIC (in) comes off the bench to replace Mateo KOVACIC (out) (Croatia)
72'
SubstitutionCRO
Substitution
Luka SUCIC (in) comes off the bench to replace Marco PASALIC (out) (Croatia)
73'
AttemptCRO
Foul
Petar SUCIC (Croatia) commits a foul.
74'
AttemptPAN
Offside
Cristian MARTINEZ (Panama) is ruled offside.
77'
SubstitutionPAN
Substitution
Cecilio WATERMAN (in) comes off the bench to replace Jiovany RAMOS (out) (Panama)
78'
AttemptPAN
Attempt at Goal
Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ (Panama) attempts an effort on goal.
79'
AttemptPAN
Corner
Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ (Panama) takes a corner kick.
79'
AttemptPAN
Attempt at Goal
Carlos HARVEY (Panama) attempts an effort on goal.
80'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Jose FAJARDO (Panama) commits a foul.
81'
SubstitutionCRO
Substitution
Mario PASALIC (in) comes off the bench to replace Luka MODRIC (out) (Croatia)
82'
AttemptCRO
Attempt at Goal
Luka SUCIC (Croatia) attempts an effort on goal.
83'
AttemptCRO
Corner
Martin BATURINA (Croatia) takes a corner kick.
83'
AttemptCRO
Foul
Marin PONGRACIC (Croatia) commits a foul.
83'
SubstitutionPAN
Substitution
Azarias LONDONO (in) comes off the bench to replace Jose FAJARDO (out) (Panama)
84'
AttemptPAN
Attempt at Goal
Cecilio WATERMAN (Panama) attempts an effort on goal.
89'
AttemptCRO
Foul
Mario PASALIC (Croatia) commits a foul.
89'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Cecilio WATERMAN (Panama) commits a foul.
90'
AttemptCRO
Foul
Ante BUDIMIR (Croatia) commits a foul.
90'
SubstitutionPAN
Substitution
Eric DAVIS (in) comes off the bench to replace Cesar BLACKMAN (out) (Panama)
90'
SubstitutionPAN
Substitution
Tomas RODRIGUEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Edgar Yoel BARCENAS (out) (Panama)
90'+1'
AttemptPAN
Corner
Eric DAVIS (Panama) takes a corner kick.
90'+1'
AttemptCRO
Foul
Ante BUDIMIR (Croatia) commits a foul.
90'+2'
CardCRO
Yellow card
Petar SUCIC (Croatia) is booked by the referee.
90'+3'
AttemptPAN
Attempt at Goal
Amir MURILLO (Panama) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+4'
AttemptPAN
Foul
Andres ANDRADE (Panama) commits a foul.
90'+6'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
96'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Panama vs Croatia Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

Panama and Croatia can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

Panama vs Croatia Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: June 25, 2026 at 10:23 PM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Panama4-2-3-1

22Orlando Mosquera

2Cesar Blackman

3Jose Cordoba

13Jiovany Ramos

14Carlos Harvey

16Andres Andrade

23Amir Murillo

6Cristian Martinez

7Jose Luis Rodriguez

11Edgar Yoel Barcenas

17Jose Fajardo

Croatia4-2-3-1

1Dominik Livakovic

2Josip Stanisic

3Marin Pongracic

4Josko Gvardiol

6Josip Sutalo

8Mateo Kovacic

10Luka Modric

16Martin Baturina

14Ivan Perisic

24Marco Pasalic

26Petar Musa

Panama Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Cesar BlackmanFWD7.8
Jorge GutierrezMID7.6
Amir MurilloMID7.4

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Match Report

Panama and Croatia meet in Group L. The game matters because an early result can change pressure across the next two fixtures.

Panama will want clean possession and better final-third decisions. Croatia need structure without the ball and sharp moments when space opens.

54' Ante BUDIMIR (Croatia) scores!!

Croatia Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Josko GvardiolFWD7.8
Duje Caleta-CarMID7.6
Josip SutaloMID7.4

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Panama Team Profile

Panama are in Group L.
Thomas Christiansen leads the squad.
The opening spell can shape the match tempo.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Croatia Team Profile

Croatia are in Group L.
Zlatko Dalic leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the match rhythm quickly.

Panama vs Croatia Key Players To Watch

Panama carry major influence through Cesar Blackman and Jorge Gutierrez. Croatia answer through Josko Gvardiol and Duje Caleta-Car.

Cesar Blackman

Defender - Panama

Important for Panama in transition moments.

38: Caps
3: Goals
Threat: Threat

Jorge Gutierrez

Defender - Panama

Important for Panama in transition moments.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Josko Gvardiol

Defender - Croatia

Important for Croatia in the final third.

46: Caps
4: Goals
Threat: Threat

Duje Caleta-Car

Defender - Croatia

Important for Croatia in the final third.

38: Caps
1: Goals
Threat: Threat

Panama vs Croatia Prediction

This should be a competitive group-stage match rather than an open game from the first minute.

Panama Win29%

Draw28%

Croatia Win43%

Head-to-Head Record

Panama wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Croatia wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Panama Approach

Panama need a clear start, quick support around the striker and careful defending in transition.

Croatia Approach

Croatia can stay compact, protect central spaces and look for set pieces or fast breaks.

Group L Standings

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	England	3	4	7
2	Croatia	3	0	6
3	Ghana	3	0	4
4	Panama	3	-4	0

Standings update after completed group matches.

What's Next?

Panama vs EnglandJun 27, 2026 - 9:00 PM UTC

Croatia vs GhanaJun 27, 2026 - 9:00 PM UTC

Panama vs Croatia FAQ

Who won Panama vs Croatia?

Croatia won 0 - 1 against Panama.

When is Panama vs Croatia at World Cup 2026?

Panama vs Croatia is on June 23, 2026 at Toronto Stadium in Toronto. Kickoff is 23:00 UTC | 7:00 PM EDT.

Where can I watch Panama vs Croatia live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the Panama vs Croatia lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is Panama vs Croatia in?

Panama and Croatia are in Group L.

Where is Panama vs Croatia being played?

The match is being played at Toronto Stadium in Toronto.

Where can I follow Panama vs Croatia live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.