Panama’s Cristian Martinez, front, and Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol vie for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and Croatia in Toronto, on June 23, 2026.
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Josip Stanišić lifted a curving cross onto the boot of Ante Budimir, who tapped it into an open net in the 54th minute Tuesday, giving Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama in the World Cup.
Croatia remains in contention for the knockout round ahead of its third and final group-stage match against Ghana on Saturday. Panama was eliminated and is still seeking its first World Cup point in two appearances.
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