
Panama 0-1 Croatia: Super sub Budimir keeps knockout hopes alive
Ante Budimir became Croatia's oldest scorer at the World Cup as his goal was enough to beat Panama and throw Group L wide open.
Momentum & Key Stats
Match Events
- 46'🔁Ante Budimirsub for Petar Musa
- 46'🔁Andrej Kramaricsub for Josko Gvardiol
- 54'⚽0-1Ante Budimirassist by Josip Stanisic
- Yoel Bárcenas61'🟨
- 72'🔁Luka Sucicsub for Marco Pasalic
- 72'🔁Petar Sucicsub for Mateo Kovacic
- Cecilio Watermansub for Jiovany Ramos77'🔁
- 81'🔁Mario Pasalicsub for Luka Modric
- Azarías Londoñosub for José Fajardo83'🔁
- Tomás Rodríguezsub for Yoel Bárcenas90'🔁
- Éric Davissub for César Blackman90'🔁
- 90+2'🟨Petar Sucic
Lineups
Bench
About the Match
Fixture Preview: Panama vs Croatia Standings & Form
In a crucial fixture, Panama takes on Croatia in the current phase of World Cup Grp. I (2). The battleground is set at Toronto Stadium (Toronto, Ontario) on Tue, Jun 23, 2026 at 23:00 UTC. With both managers seeking key tactical advantages, this match is vital for season progression. Explore expected lineups, referee insights, and pre-match stats on this page.
Head-to-Head Record & Form Analysis
Historical data shows that in their last 1 head-to-head encounters, Panama secured 0 win(s), while Croatia claimed victory in 1 match(es), and 0 draw(s) were recorded. Both clubs enter this match seeking maximum points to fuel their campaign goals. Reviewing recent form is key for pre-match predictions, and FotLive makes it easy to compare team performance, recent goal tallies, and defensive resilience ahead of kickoff.
Starting Lineups & Tactical Formations
Panama is expected to deploy a 5-4-1 formation, with key players including Orlando Mosquera, Jiovany Ramos, José Córdoba, Andrés Andrade, Amir Murillo, César Blackman, Cristian Martínez, Carlos Harvey, Yoel Bárcenas, José Luis Rodriguez, José Fajardo spearheading the attack. On the other side, Croatia will counter with a 4-2-3-1 lineup, featuring stars such as Dominik Livakovic, Josip Stanisic, Josip Sutalo, Marin Pongracic, Josko Gvardiol, Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Marco Pasalic, Martin Baturina, Ivan Perisic, Petar Musa. The tactical battle in midfield will likely dictate the tempo and outcome of this match.
Match Summary & Post-Game Analysis
The match concluded with a final score of 0 - 1, resulting in a Croatia victory. Key goals were registered by Ante Budimir (54'). The match delivered high drama and outstanding individual performances. For a deeper tactical analysis, check the statistics tab to see detailed analytics on possession, shots on target, passes completed, and individual player ratings.
Where to Watch: TV and Streaming Details
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