Ante Budimir scores as Croatia defeats Panama 1-0 in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Ante Budimir scored the only goal of the match as Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 on June 24, 2026, in Toronto. The goal, which came in the 54th minute, made Budimir Croatia's oldest World Cup goal scorer. Facing elimination, Panama pressed for a tie but failed to capitalize despite several chances. The team will play its final group stage match against England on June 27. Croatia's victory keeps its hopes alive for advancing in the tournament, contingent on future matches in Group L.
- •Croatia wins 1-0 against Panama in World Cup match.
- •Ante Budimir scores in the second half, becoming the oldest goal scorer for Croatia.
- •Panama faces elimination after losing, with a final group match against England upcoming.
- •Croatia aims for second place in Group L with a win over Ghana.
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Croatia pile pressure on England with nervy World Cup win over eliminated Panama
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Ante Budimir's goal gives Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Ante Budimir's goal gives Croatia a 1-0 World Cup win over Panama
"Panama 0-1 Croatia: Ante Budimir’s second-half goal kept Croatia’s hopes of progressing to the latter stages alive but knocked out Panama, ahead of their final group-stage clash against England
"Panama is now eliminated from World Cup contention ahead of its final group stage game against England.
"Panama is now eliminated from World Cup contention ahead of its final group stage game against England.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:49 AMCroatia pile pressure on England with nervy World Cup win over eliminated Panama
Panama 0-1 Croatia: Ante Budimir’s second-half goal kept Croatia’s hopes of progressing to the latter stages alive but knocked out Panama, ahead of their final group-stage clash against England
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:54 AMWorld Cup 2026: Ante Budimir's goal gives Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama
Panama is now eliminated from World Cup contention ahead of its final group stage game against England.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:54 AMAnte Budimir's goal gives Croatia a 1-0 World Cup win over Panama
Panama is now eliminated from World Cup contention ahead of its final group stage game against England.
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