Panama fell to Croatia in the 2026 World Cup. With a goal from Ante Budimir in the 54th minute, the Croatian team won 1-0.

What happened in the match?

The match was played at the Toronto Stadium and Panama had some clear scoring opportunities. In the 22nd minute, José Luis Rodríguez headed a cross from the right, but goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic deflected the ball.

What does it mean for Panama?

The defeat leaves Panama in last place in Group L. The Panamanian team will face England in the next match.

DateOpponentResult
2025-06-28Honduras1-1

What's next?

Panama must win its next match to keep its qualification hopes alive. The Panamanian team has a recent record of 3W-1D-1L in its last 5 matches.