Panama vs Croatia Preview, Form, Lineups, H2H & Match Info
Panama vs Croatia preview coverage gives fans the key details before the Group L fixture at Toronto Stadium in Toronto. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM PT, 23:00 UTC, 12:00 AM BST on June 24, and 4:00 AM PKT on June 24.
Panama vs Croatia Latest Match Update
Preview latest: FIFA lists Panama vs Croatia as Match 48 in Group L at Toronto Stadium in Toronto. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM PT, 23:00 UTC, 12:00 AM BST on June 24, and 4:00 AM PKT on June 24.
Panama opened Group L with a 1-0 defeat to Ghana after Caleb Yirenkyi scored in stoppage time. Croatia lost 4-2 to England in Dallas despite creating problems before England pulled away. Both teams enter without a point, so this Toronto match is a pressure game in the race to stay alive in Group L.
| Detail | Latest information |
|---|---|
| Match | Panama vs Croatia |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Group | Group L |
| Match number | Match 48 |
| Venue | Toronto Stadium, Toronto |
| Kickoff | 7:00 PM ET / 23:00 UTC / 4:00 AM PKT |
| Panama opener | Panama 0-1 Ghana |
| Croatia opener | England 4-2 Croatia |
Panama vs Croatia Preview
Panama vs Croatia is a Group L recovery match because both teams lost their opener. Panama were seconds away from a draw against Ghana before conceding in stoppage time. Croatia scored twice against England but left Dallas with clear defensive questions.
Croatia bring the stronger tournament pedigree and midfield control. Panama need compact defending, clean first passes, and more support for their forwards if they want to stay alive in the group.
| Team | Opening result | Points | Goal difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | Lost 0-1 vs Ghana | 0 | -1 |
| Croatia | Lost 2-4 vs England | 0 | -2 |
Key Match Factors
Croatia can reset their tournament with a win in Toronto. Panama can turn the group if they keep the match close and punish Croatia’s defensive gaps. The first goal should shape the risk level.
Read also: Panama vs Croatia prediction.
