Croatian coach Zlatko Dalic has congratulated Panama national football team on their game in the match where the Europeans won 0-1.

What happened?

The Croatian selector has said that he was surprised by the quality of the rival, according to local media. The rival surprised with their quality, speed, and organization, assured the Croatian coach.

Why it matters for Panama national football team

Dalic acknowledged that his team did not react well to that challenge and that he is not satisfied with the defensive task.

What comes next?

Croatia needs to win on Saturday 27 against Ghana, which currently has 4 points, like England. | Team | Points | | --- | --- | | Ghana | 4 | | England | 4 | | Croatia | 3 | Last result: Ghana 1-0 Panama (2026-06-17). Next fixture: vs England (at home, 2026-06-27).