Panama eliminated from World Cup after loss to Croatia
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Panama's World Cup campaign ended after a 1-0 defeat to Croatia on June 24 in Toronto. Ante Budimir's goal in the 54th minute secured Croatia's first points in Group L, keeping their advancement hopes alive. Despite pressing for an equalizer, Panama could not score, extending their World Cup goalless streak. Croatia prepared to face Ghana next, while Panama's final match is against England.
- •Panama lost 1-0 to Croatia in their World Cup match.
- •Ante Budimir scored the only goal in the 54th minute.
- •Panama fought for an equalizer but failed to score.
- •Croatia will next face Ghana, hoping to advance.
- •Panama's final match will be against England.
- 2:19 AMBBC Sport — Croatia earn narrow win to knock out Panama
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
"Panama were eliminated from World Cup contention after Croatia kept their hopes of progressing to the last 32 alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win on Tuesday.Panama kept pressing for the equalizer but they ultimately failed to find the net, extending their World Cup goalless streak.
"Croatia remain in contention for a last-32 spot at the World Cup after earning their first points in Group L with a win over Panama, who are knocked out of the World Cup following the loss.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 2:19 AMCroatia earn narrow win to knock out Panama
Croatia remain in contention for a last-32 spot at the World Cup after earning their first points in Group L with a win over Panama, who are knocked out of the World Cup following the loss.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:29 AMPanama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Panama were eliminated from World Cup contention after Croatia kept their hopes of progressing to the last 32 alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win on Tuesday.Panama kept pressing for the equalizer but they ultimately failed to find the net, extending their World Cup goalless streak.
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