Panama meet Croatia in a group stage Group L tie at BMO Field in Toronto. Panama reach their second World Cup after a debut in 2018. Coached by Thomas Christiansen, Los Canaleros reached the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup final, signalling their rise. They aim to claim a first ever World Cup point and victory.
Croatia arrive with their own ambitions. Croatia have punched well above their weight, finishing runners-up in 2018 and third in 2022. Inspired by veteran captain Luka Modrić and coached by Zlatko Dalić, the Vatreni are renowned for their midfield mastery. They remain serious knockout-stage threats.
Panama face Croatia on Tue Jun 23 · 11:00 PM GMT at BMO Field, Toronto.
BMO Field in Toronto, Canada (capacity 45,736).
It is a Group Stage (Group L) fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Panama 0 – 1 Croatia.