Croatia beats Panama in World Cup match

Factual coreconfirmed by several independent voices

• Croatia face second-placed Ghana, who are level on four points with England, in their final group match.

  reliability moderate2/6 sources

• Panama (0) is at the bottom of the group, having lost its chance to reach the playoffs.

  reliability moderate3/3 sources

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• The cumulative product for the first half between the sides was three shots for an xG of 0.11.

  according to The Guardian — Football

• Croatia had put in 10 crosses by this point, only two of which found their target, with little real danger created.

  according to Total Croatia News

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States between June 11 and July 19.

  according to TASS

• The matches are held in 16 cities across the three countries.

  according to TASS

• Panama continued to threaten and by the 16th minute had racked up more final-third entries than Croatia, who had yet to register one.

  according to Total Croatia News

• Modric joined Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Kuwait’s Bader al-Mutawa in recording his 200th senior appearance for his nation and was the beneficiary of ear-splitting support from Croatia’s robust presence here.

  according to The Guardian — Football

• The victory also provided a memorable milestone for captain Luka Modric, whose 200th international appearance ended in triumph.

  according to The Sun (NG)

• The 2018 World Cup finalists struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, with Panama’s pace and direct approach causing several problems.

  according to The Sun (NG)

• World Cup 2026: Budimir strike gives Croatia vital win over Panama.

  according to France 24 English — All News

• Croatia edge out Panama 1-0 to secure first 2026 World Cup win.

  according to Anadolu Agency

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• Panama (0) is at the bottom of the group, having lost its chance to reach the playoffs.

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• Croatia face second-placed Ghana, who are level on four points with England, in their final group match.

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