Budimir Strike Earns Croatia Win Over Panama
Ante Budimir's second-half goal gave Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama in their Group L fixture in Toronto.
C roatia beat Panama 1-0 in their Group L fixture at Toronto Stadium, where 43,036 watched Ante Budimir settle a tight contest.
Budimir breaks the deadlock
Ante Budimir scored the only goal in the 54th minute to put Croatia ahead.
Panama push but fall short
Panama pressed for an equaliser but could not find a way through, and Croatia held on for the three points.
Group L
The win lifts Croatia in Group L, where England and Ghana drew in the group's other fixture.
Reporting: based on official FIFA match data, June 24, 2026.