Match Snapshot
Panama vs Croatia finished 0-1 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.
Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.
| Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | miércoles, 24 de junio de 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 |
| Venue | BMO Field |
| Referee | Pierre Ghislain Atcho, Gabon |
| Round | Group Stage - 2 |
| Season | 2026 |
Form And Context
Panama come into this fixture after 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Croatia arrive with 1 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats over the same span.
In World Cup, Panama start this round in position 4 with 0 points, while Croatia sit in position 2 with 6 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.
Key Moments
- 46' J. Gvardiol (Croatia) - Substitution 1
- 46' P. Musa (Croatia) - Substitution 2
- 54' A. Budimir (Croatia) - Normal Goal
- 61' Yoel Bárcenas (Panama) - Yellow Card
- 72' M. Pasalic (Croatia) - Substitution 3
- 72' M. Kovacic (Croatia) - Substitution 4
- 77' J. Ramos (Panama) - Substitution 1
- 81' L. Modric (Croatia) - Substitution 5
- 83' J. Fajardo (Panama) - Substitution 2
- 90+2' Petar Sučić (Croatia) - Yellow Card
- 90' Y. Barcenas (Panama) - Substitution 3
- 90' C. Blackman (Panama) - Substitution 4
Goals And Turning Points
- Croatia: A. Budimir 54'
Discipline
Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 2 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match.
Lineup Management
The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as J. Gvardiol, P. Musa, M. Pasalic, M. Kovacic, J. Ramos, L. Modric showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.
The Numbers Behind The Match
| Stat | Panama | Croatia |
| Shots on Goal | 1 | 2 |
| Shots off Goal | 5 | 3 |
| Total Shots | 8 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots insidebox | 6 | 4 |
| Shots outsidebox | 2 | 2 |
| Fouls | 19 | 12 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 2 |
Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 1-2, Shots off Goal: 5-3, Total Shots: 8-6, Blocked Shots: 2-1.
What The Result Means
Result: Panama 0-1 Croatia. Croatia leave this match with an important result that can influence confidence and momentum in the next stage of World Cup.
In standings terms, Panama sit in position 4 with 0 points, while Croatia hold position 2 with 6 points.
Conclusion
Panama 0-1 Croatia is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.
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