Croatia Defeats Panama 1-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Kathmandu. In a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match, Croatia defeated Panama 1-0.
In the match held at Toronto Stadium, Canada, Ante Budimir scored the decisive goal for Croatia's victory. Budimir, who entered the field after the start of the second half, utilized Josip Stanišić's pass to score in the 54th minute.
Panama created some chances in the second half of the game, which ended goalless in the first half, but could not score. Panama was deprived of an equalizing goal when Amir Murillo's free-kick opportunity in injury time went to waste.
With this victory, Croatia has strengthened its chances of reaching the knockout stage, while Panama has been eliminated from the group stage.
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