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Panama faces Croatia at World Cup 2026, match ongoing

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:14 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Panama faces Croatia at World Cup 2026, match ongoing

Summary

Panama is currently playing Croatia in the World Cup 2026, with kickoff at 7 PM EST. Croatia's head coach, Zlatko Dalic, has emphasized the critical nature of starting strong in major tournaments, recalling past struggles with opening match losses. The importance of this match is heightened by Croatia's challenging history in similar situations. The outcome could significantly affect their tournament trajectory.

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By the Numbers

•Match started at 7 PM EST.
•Croatia aims to avoid a repeat of past tournament failures.
•Zlatko Dalic warns about the consequences of early losses.
•Current score is not yet available.

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9:14 PMThe Guardian Sport — Panama v Croatia: World Cup 2026 – live

What they're saying

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⚽️ World Cup kick-off time: 7pm EST/12am BST/9am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email Jeff Coming into the tournament, Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic warned that losing an open match “can destroy everything” for a team in a major tournament. History informed this dramatic stance, with Croatia opening Euro 2024 with a 3-0 defeat to Spain and subsequently bowing out in the group stage. 2018’s run to the World Cup final kicked off with a win over Nigeria; in 2022, a draw against Morocco put both teams on their paths to the semifinal. Just how destroying will that opening 4-2 loss to England prove to be? Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Jeff Rueter

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