Croatia 1, Panama 0

TORONTO (Interstat) — Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at BMO Field in a World Cup group-stage match that featured a second-half goal from substitute Ante Budimir and a disciplined defensive performance. The victory improved Croatia’s record in the competition to 1-0, while Panama dropped to 0-1. Both teams carried the same marks into all competitions. Budimir broke the deadlock in the 54th minute, scoring with a left-footed shot from inside the penalty area. The goal was set up by a combination of midfield work from Édgar Bárcenas and substitute Petar Sučić, each of whom recorded an… Read more...