Panama vs Croatia Full Match Highlights

World Cup
11:00 PMJune 23, 2026
Group Stage – 2
BMO Area
Referee: Pierre Ghislain Atcho, Gabon


Panama


Croatia
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0.06
Anticipated targets (xG)
0.05
Passing
136 (79%)
Correct passes
272 (88%)
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22
G
Orlando Mosquera
2
D
César Blackman
16
D
Andrés Andrade
3
D
José Córdoba
13
D
Jiovany Ramos
23
D
Amir Murillo
7
M
José Luis Rodríguez
M
Yoel Bárcenas (C)
14
M
Carlos Harvey
6
M
Cristian Martínez
17
F
José Fajardo
Substitutes
F
Cecilio Waterman
F
Tomás Rodríguez
F
Azarias Londoño
21
F
César Yanis
20
M
Aníbal Godoy
19
F
Alberto Quintero
10
F
Ismael Díaz
8
M
Adalberto Carrasquilla
26
D
Jorge Gutiérrez
25
D
Roderick Miller
D
Éric Davis
5
D
Edgardo Fariña
4
D
Fidel Escobar
12
G
César Samudio
1
G
Luis Mejía
Coach
Thomas Christiansen
1
G
Dominik Livaković
4
D
Joško Gvardiol
3
D
Marin Pongračić
6
D
Josip Šutalo
D
Josip Stanišić
8
M
Mateo Kovačić
10
M
Luka Modrić (C)
14
M
Ivan Perišić
16
M
Martin Baturina
24
M
Marco Pašalić
26
F
Petar Musa

World Cup Standings – Group Stage
Ante Budimir struck within the second half to safe a decent 1-0 victory for Croatia over Panama at BMO Area.
The veteran striker proved to be the hero in a cagey World Cup encounter on Tuesday. His single aim settled a match that provided only a few clear-cut probabilities for both facet.
Each groups entered this significant group stage fixture determined for factors after opening defeats. Croatia wanted a win to maintain their event hopes alive, whereas Panama aimed to trigger a significant upset.
The match began at a sluggish tempo with Croatia dominating the ball. Midfield maestro Luka Modrić managed the tempo, however Panama defended deeply and restricted any area within the remaining third.
Panama defender César Blackman labored tirelessly to halt Croatian advances down the flanks. Yoel Bárcenas additionally tracked again continuously to assist his defenders comprise the European attackers.
Neither goalkeeper confronted a critical take a look at throughout a quiet first half. The referee blew the whistle for half-time with the rating locked at 0-0 and no pictures on track recorded.
Each managers wanted to spark some life into their groups in the course of the interval. Croatia required quicker passing to interrupt the strains, whereas Panama wanted to point out extra ambition on the counter-attack.
The decisive second arrived within the 54th minute of play. Budimir discovered area contained in the penalty field, latched onto a cross, and guided house a neat end previous the goalkeeper.
Panama tried to rally however struggled to retain possession in opposition to Croatia’s urgent. Frustration grew, and Bárcenas acquired a yellow card within the 61st minute for a mistimed sort out.
Croatia used their expertise to handle the closing levels of the sport. Deep into added time, Petar Sučić acquired a yellow card as Croatia efficiently shut down Panama’s remaining determined assault.
Croatia managed the sport with 64 % possession and accomplished 272 correct passes. Nevertheless, probabilities remained extremely uncommon, with Croatia recording an anticipated targets worth of 0.05 in opposition to Panama’s 0.06.
This difficult-fought victory provides Croatia three very important factors as they battle to qualify for the knockout rounds. Panama faces an uphill battle after failing to register a shot on track.

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