Panama vs Croatia Result: Panama 0–1 Croatia — World Cup 2026 Matchday 2
Quick answer: Panama 0–1 Croatia at BMO Field, Toronto on June 23, 2026 — Group L, Match 46. Scorers: Croatia: Ante Budimir (54').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Panama 0–1 Croatia |
| Group | L |
| Match | #46 (Matchday 2) |
| Date | June 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 20:00 |
| Venue | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Stage | Group stage — Matchday 2 |
| Goal scorers | Croatia: Ante Budimir 54' |
Goal Scorers
No goals
- 54'Ante Budimir
Match Summary
Croatia beat Panama 1-0 at BMO Field in Toronto. Ante Budimir's second-half header was enough to send the 2022 finalists top of Group L after two matchdays.
Player of the match: Ante Budimir.
Key Moments
- Panama frustrated Croatia for much of the first half with a compact block.
- Ante Budimir broke the deadlock with a header in the 54th minute.
- Panama pushed for an equaliser but could not find a way past Croatia's defence.
- Croatia record their first clean sheet of the group stage.
Group L Standings After Matchday 2
Croatia lead Group L on four points. Panama remain on one point and must beat England on Matchday 3 while hoping Ghana drop points.
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What This Means for Panama & Croatia
Panama drop points from Matchday 2. Croatia claim a valuable win.
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What's Next — Matchday 3
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Panama | Full schedule — Group L |
| Croatia | Full schedule — Group L |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Panama vs Croatia score at World Cup 2026?
Panama 0–1 Croatia — played at BMO Field, Toronto on June 23, 2026 (Group L, Matchday 2).
Who won Panama vs Croatia World Cup 2026?
Croatia won 1–0.
Where was Panama vs Croatia played?
BMO Field, Toronto — kickoff 20:00 local time.
What group is Panama vs Croatia in?
Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How does this result affect Group L?
Croatia lead Group L on four points. Panama remain on one point and must beat England on Matchday 3 while hoping Ghana drop points.
Who scored in Panama vs Croatia?
Croatia: Ante Budimir 54'.