Croatia faces Panama in crucial World Cup match featuring Bundesliga stars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Croatia takes on Panama in a critical World Cup match on June 24 as they seek redemption following a 4-2 loss to England in their opener. Given Ghana's victory over Panama in the same group, Croatia must secure a win to keep their qualification hopes alive. The squad includes several Bundesliga talents like Andrej Kramarić, Josip Stanišić, and Luka Vušković, alongside seasoned players Ivan Perišić and Joško Gvardiol. The match is underway, with confirmed lineups announced ahead of kickoff.
- •Croatia lost 4-2 to England in their World Cup opener.
- •Ghana's win over Panama adds pressure on Croatia to win.
- •Bundesliga players include Kramarić, Stanišić, and Vušković.
- •Confirmed lineups show Croatia in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Several Bundesliga stars in action in vital World Cup game Croatia vs. Panama
"Croatia played a good game against England to start off their 2026 World Cup campaign - but it wasn't enough, as they were beaten 4-2. Seeing as Ghana won their game against Panama on Matchday 1 in gr...
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