Panama national football team exits FIFA World Cup 2026 after losing 1-0 to Croatia. The Panamanian team showed intensity and good deployment on the wings, but lacked precision in the last third to translate their effort into clear scoring opportunities.

What happened in the match?

The only goal of the match was scored by Ante Budimir, who with that goal became the oldest Croatian goalscorer in a World Cup.

Why is it important for Panama national football team?

The defeat means that Panama national football team closes its participation in the 2026 World Cup with one point. The Panamanian team had shown good football in some moments of the tournament, but could not maintain the necessary consistency to advance to the next round.

What's next for Panama national football team?

Panama national football team is already thinking about the future. The Panamanian team has a next match scheduled for 2026-06-27, although it no longer has chances of advancing in the tournament.

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Last resultGhana 1-0 Panama (2026-06-17)
Next fixturevs England (2026-06-27)