The lead
June 23, 2026 — BMO Field, Toronto, Canada — Panama out of World Cup after loss to Croatia. Josip Stanisic lifted a curving cross onto the boot of Ante Budimir, who tapped it into an open net in the 54th minute Tuesday, giving Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama in the FIFA World Cup.
How the match unfolded
This Group L match finished 1-0 for Croatia over Panama in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Croatia seized early momentum when Ante Budimir (Croatia) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Josip Stanisic with a cross. in the 54'. 43,036 fans were in the building at BMO Field.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Cards, fouls, and controversy
Josip Stanisic lifted a curving cross onto the boot of Ante Budimir, who tapped it into an open net in the 54th minute Tuesday, giving Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama in the FIFA World Cup.
Bookings: 2 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.
What it means in the tournament
Croatia leave BMO Field with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group L, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.
What comes next
Both Croatia and Panama continue Group L play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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