World Cup Group Stage - 2
Panama 0 - 1 FT Croatia
Match Statistics
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Match Events
HT
↓ P. Musa ↑A. Budimir 46'
↓ J. Gvardiol ↑A. Kramaric 46'
A. Budimir (J. Stanisic) 54'
61' Y. Barcenas
↓ M. Pasalic ↑L. Sucic 72'
↓ M. Kovacic ↑P. Sucic 72'
77' ↓ J. Ramos ↑C. Waterman
↓ L. Modric ↑M. Pasalic 81'
83' ↓ J. Fajardo ↑A. Londono
90' ↓ Y. Barcenas ↑T. Rodriguez
90' ↓ C. Blackman ↑E. Davis
P. Sucic 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Panama
Goalkeepers
Orlando Mosquera 
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15
Late Mins
15
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49
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Defenders
Amir Murillo
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15
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15
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49
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Jiovany Ramos
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13
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13
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49
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77
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José Córdoba
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15
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15
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49
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Andrés Andrade
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15
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15
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49
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César Blackman
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Cristian Martínez
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15
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15
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49
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Carlos Harvey
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15
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15
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49
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Yoel Bárcenas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
José Luis Rodríguez
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15
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15
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49
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José Fajardo
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7
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7
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49
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83
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BENCH
Luis Mejía 
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0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
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César Samudio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
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Fidel Escobar
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15
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15
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0
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Edgardo Fariña
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15
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Éric Davis
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15
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Roderick Miller
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15
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Jorge Gutiérrez
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15
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Adalberto Carrasquilla
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15
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15
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Aníbal Godoy
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15
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15
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Ismael Díaz
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15
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15
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Alberto Quintero
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15
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15
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César Yanis
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15
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15
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Azarias Londoño
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15
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15
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0
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Tomás Rodríguez
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15
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15
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0
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Cecilio Waterman
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15
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15
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0
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Croatia
Goalkeepers
Dominik Livaković
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
49
Minutes
Defenders
Josip Stanišić
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15
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15
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49
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Josip Šutalo
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15
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15
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49
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Marin Pongračić
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15
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15
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49
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Joško Gvardiol
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15
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15
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49
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46
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Midfielders
Luka Modrić
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9
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9
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49
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81
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Mateo Kovačić
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15
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15
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49
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72
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Marco Pašalić 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Martin Baturina 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ivan Perišić
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15
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15
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49
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Petar Musa
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15
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15
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49
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46
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BENCH
Ivor Pandur
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0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
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Dominik Kotarski
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0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
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Duje Ćaleta-Car
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15
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15
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0
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Luka Vušković
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15
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Martin Erlić
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15
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Kristijan Jakić
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Nikola Moro
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15
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Nikola Vlašić
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15
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15
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Mario Pašalić
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15
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15
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Petar Sučić
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15
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15
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0
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Toni Fruk
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15
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15
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Luka Sučić
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15
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15
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Andrej Kramarić
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15
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15
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0
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Ante Budimir
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15
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15
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0
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Igor Matanović
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15
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
| 2 | Congo DR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Budimir Breaks the Deadlock in Tedious Affair
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 14/100. This grim Group Stage slog will not live long in the memory, but Ante Budimir’s solitary moment of attacking quality kept Croatia's tournament pulse beating.
A War of Attrition
The crowd at BMO Field settled in for what quickly became a tedious tactical standoff from the opening exchanges. Croatia dominated possession, holding the ball for 64% of the match and completing an impressive 88% of their 310 passes. Yet, this territorial superiority rarely translated into meaningful penetration. The Intensity was staggeringly low, with the European side methodically passing the ball sideways against a deeply entrenched defense. Panama, meanwhile, showed zero attacking ambition. Managing merely 36% of the ball and completing just 136 passes, the Central American squad recorded only a single blocked shot in the entire match, leaving spectators restless as both sides combined for a dismal 0.11 expected goals.
The Solitary Breakthrough
A match this lacking in attacking quality only ever needs one competent offensive sequence to shatter the stubborn deadlock. That crucial moment finally arrived in the 54th minute. After an hour of blunt probing, J. Stanisic managed to unlock the defensive lines with a precise delivery into the penalty area. Waiting in the box was A. Budimir, who directed the ball home to register the match's only shot on target for his team. This single normal goal completely shifted the Balance of the tie. Instead of opening up in search of an equalizer, the trailing side lacked the creative tools to mount a genuine comeback, barely threatening the opposing penalty area as the minutes ticked away.
Survival and Elimination
When the final whistle blew across the stadium, the contrasting emotions told the full story of these high Stakes. The narrow victory propels the European side to three points, keeping their knockout phase dreams firmly alive after a bumpy start to their campaign. They successfully navigated a potential banana skin without having to shift out of second gear. Conversely, the defeat marks a bitter end to the tournament trail for the Central Americans. Sitting dead last in the group with zero points and zero goals scored across two fixtures, their World Cup adventure is effectively over. The absolute lack of any Upset Factor meant the expected hierarchy remained undisturbed, even if the spectacle left much to be desired.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Panama's season?
Sitting at zero points with two defeats, Panama is effectively eliminated from the Group Stage and will likely play for pride in their final tournament fixture.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Knockout Dreams on the Line in Toronto
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A low-wattage affair on paper, but essential viewing for the sheer desperation both nations will bring to keep their tournament hopes alive.
The Setup
The World Cup group stage unforgivingly punishes early slip-ups, making this June 23, 2026 clash at BMO Field absolutely vital. Both Panama and Croatia enter matchday two knowing exactly what is required. While the Stars rating might be modest without marquee names taking over the headlines, the Stakes are off the charts. Neither side has built an intimidating Form advantage yet, but the European side holds superior tactical Balance. Expect a gritty, tense affair where survival instincts take over entirely.
Key Battle
Without individual matchups dominating the narrative, this contest boils down to Panama's defensive unit trying to absorb relentless pressure from the Croatian midfield engine. If the Central Americans cannot disrupt the passing lanes and break up the rhythm, they will spend a long evening chasing shadows.
Our Prediction
We expect a pragmatic 2-0 victory for Croatia. They will control possession, systematically stretch the deep defensive block, and eventually find the breakthroughs required to secure all three points.