Panama 0-1 Croatia: FIFA World Cup 2026
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.
He entered at halftime and lifted his side to its first three points of the tournament. Panama remained scoreless through 180 minutes as it made an early exit.It was a tight-knit match, but Ante Budimir’s first-time finish in the 55th minute proved the difference for Croatia.