In the second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, Panama lost 0-1 to Croatia. The score was still 0-0 at halftime, and the decisive change came in the 54th minute: J. Stanisic provided the assist, A. Budimir finished the move, and Croatia went 1-0 ahead before holding that lead until the final whistle.
In disciplinary notes, Panama's Y. Barcenas received a yellow card in the 61st minute; in stoppage time at 90+2, Croatia's Petar Sučić was also booked. Aside from that, neither side changed the scoreline.
The full match data read as follows: possession Panama 36%, Croatia 64%; expected goals Panama 0.06, Croatia 0.05; shots Panama 1, Croatia 2; shots on target Panama 0, Croatia 1; pass completion Panama 79%, Croatia 88%; corners Panama 0, Croatia 1; saves Panama 1, Croatia 0; fouls Panama 9, Croatia 5.
In the previous group-stage round, Panama lost 0-1 to Ghana; Croatia lost 2-4 to England.
As for the schedule, Panama will face England in the third round of the group stage on 2026-06-27. They are currently 3rd in Group L with 0 points, having played 1, won 0, drawn 0, and lost 1, with a goal difference of -1. Croatia will face Ghana on the same day in the third round of the group stage. They are currently 4th in Group L with 0 points, having played 1, won 0, drawn 0, and lost 1, with a goal difference of -2.
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