The Panama national team faces Croatia this Tuesday, June 23, at the BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

What's at stake?

The match is a matter of life and death in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Panama and Croatia arrive at the match without points after the first day.

Context of the match

Panama arrives at the match with the thorn of defeat against Ghana. Despite having more possession, more shots, and a higher FIFA ranking than the Africans, the Panamanians fell 1-0 to a late goal by Caleb Yirenkyi in the 90+5 minute.

Where to watch the match for free?

Panamanians will be able to follow the match completely free of charge through multiple platforms: | Platform | Description | | --- | --- | | TVN | Open signal on national television | | TVMAX | Complete sports coverage with analysis, preview, match, and post-match | | TVN Pass | Official digital platform to watch the signal live from any device | | TVMAX Panama YouTube Channel | Free broadcast for those who prefer to follow it from the internet | | TVN Radio 96.5 FM | For those who prefer to experience the match through radio, with live commentary and comments |

The urgency is maximum. With England as a rival in the last day of the group, winning against Croatia can be decisive for any option to advance to the round of 16.

Key data for the match

It will be the first meeting in history between the two teams. Croatia has seven wins in nine matches against CONCACAF rivals, while Panama has lost its two World Cup matches against European teams.

Recent results: | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-06-28 | Panama vs Honduras | 1-1 | | | Last 5 matches | 3W-1D-1L (DWWWL, most recent first) |