Watch as Croatia competes against Panama in the World Cup on 24.06.2026. With a lineup that’s hard to beat, Croatia is the clear favorite. Our website offers thorough analysis and predictions, helping you place a well-informed bet.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group L | |||||||
| 1 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4/2 | 3 |
| 2 | Ghana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
| 3 | Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 4 | Croatia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2/4 | 0 |
| Group Stage | |||||||
| 1 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 2 | Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 4 | Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 5 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 7 | Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 8 | Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 9 | Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 10 | Senegal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 11 | Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 12 | Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Panama vs Croatia
Panama vs Croatia Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Ghana | Panama | 18.06.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | Panama | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 06.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies | Panama | Dominican Republic | 04.06.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies | Brazil | Panama | 01.06.2026 | 6-2 |
| Friendlies | South Africa | Panama | 31.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies | South Africa | Panama | 27.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies | Panama | Mexico | 23.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies | Bolivia | Panama | 18.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF | Panama | El Salvador | 19.11.2025 | 3-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF | Guatemala | Panama | 14.11.2025 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | England | Croatia | 17.06.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies | Croatia | Slovenia | 07.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies | Croatia | Belgium | 02.06.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies | Brazil | Croatia | 01.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies | Colombia | Croatia | 27.03.2026 | 1-2 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Panama vs Croatia
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Panama vs Croatia
htmlThe World Cup stage is set, and this one carries real weight. Panama versus Croatia. The underdogs against the Europeans. And if you think you already know how this ends, let me stop you right there.
Panama earned their place here the hard way. They ground through CONCACAF qualifying with grit and goals, beating Guatemala away, seeing off El Salvador twice, and finishing their campaign with a convincing 3-0 home win over El Salvador. That's a team that knows how to win when it matters. Their warm-up form has been mixed, though. A heavy 6-2 loss to Brazil in their final friendly before the tournament is a concern, and it's a result you simply cannot ignore.
Croatia arrive as clear favourites at 1.54. That's justified. They're a side with Champions League-level players throughout, and they've been here before. Many times. Their recent friendlies tell a nuanced story, though. A 2-0 loss to Belgium just before the tournament and a 3-1 defeat to Brazil in April suggest they're not exactly firing on all cylinders right now. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a walkover.
Here's what you need to watch for. Croatia will dominate possession. That's almost certain. But Panama defend deep and with discipline. They drew against Bosnia and Herzegovina, held South Africa twice, and earned a point against Suriname in qualifying. This is a team that is genuinely hard to break down when organised.
The insider angle? Panama have gone unbeaten in seven of their last ten competitive matches. That defensive resilience is real. Croatia, meanwhile, have failed to score in two of their last four games. The goals aren't exactly flowing freely right now.
My prediction is Croatia to win, but narrowly. A 1-0 or 2-1 feels right. I genuinely think Panama will have moments here and could punish Croatia on a set piece or counter-attack.
For bettors, the Draw at 3.75 carries genuine value given both teams' recent inconsistency. The Under 2.5 Goals market also looks interesting given Croatia's recent scoring struggles. Bold call? Panama to score first. At those Panama outright odds of 6.60, even a small stake makes the match far more interesting to watch.
This isn't just a mismatch. This is Panama's moment to show the world they belong. Strap in.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Mejía | Panama | 35 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 80 |
| O. Mosquera | Panama | 31 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 79 |
| É. Davis | Panama | 35 | Midfielder | 180 | 78 |
| A. Murillo | Panama | 30 | Midfielder | 184 | 75 |
| C. Blackman | Panama | 28 | Defender | 174 | 70 |
| A. Godoy | Panama | 36 | Midfielder | 183 | 75 |
| J. Rodríguez | Panama | 28 | Attacker | 180 | 77 |
| J. Fajardo | Panama | 32 | Attacker | 181 | 67 |
| Y. Bárcenas | Panama | 32 | Attacker | 175 | 75 |
| Cristian Jesús Martínez | Panama | 29 | Midfielder | 170 | 79 |
| C. Waterman | Panama | 35 | Attacker | 181 | 81 |
| J. Córdoba | Panama | 25 | Defender | 187 | 78 |
| A. Carrasquilla | Panama | 27 | Midfielder | 170 | 65 |
| C. Samudio | Panama | 32 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 88 |
| E. Anderson | Panama | 25 | Defender | 191 | 70 |
| J. Welch | Panama | 26 | Midfielder | 186 | 80 |
| C. Harvey | Panama | 26 | Midfielder | 185 | 89 |
| R. Miller | Panama | 34 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| I. Díaz | Panama | 29 | Attacker | 182 | 72 |
| E. Fariña | Panama | 24 | Defender | 194 | 84 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Letica | Croatia | 29 | Goalkeeper | 201 | 94 |
| I. Perišić | Croatia | 37 | Midfielder | 186 | 80 |
| L. Modrić | Croatia | 40 | Midfielder | 172 | 66 |
| N. Vlašić | Croatia | 28 | Midfielder | 179 | 79 |
| M. Pongračić | Croatia | 28 | Defender | 190 | 95 |
| D. Livaković | Croatia | 31 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 79 |
| N. Moro | Croatia | 28 | Midfielder | 183 | 77 |
| D. Ćaleta-Car | Croatia | 29 | Defender | 192 | 89 |
| M. Pašalić | Croatia | 31 | Midfielder | 188 | 77 |
| L. Sučić | Croatia | 23 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| I. Smolčić | Croatia | 25 | Defender | 181 | 78 |
| I. Pandur | Croatia | 26 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 81 |
| K. Jakić | Croatia | 29 | Midfielder | 184 | 78 |
| J. Šutalo | Croatia | 26 | Defender | 185 | 82 |
| M. Erlić | Croatia | 28 | Defender | 192 | 78 |
| J. Stanišić | Croatia | 26 | Defender | 186 | 77 |
| I. Matanović | Croatia | 23 | Attacker | 194 | 90 |
| T. Fruk | Croatia | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| P. Sučić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 22 | Midfielder | 183 | 76 |
| L. Vušković | Croatia | 19 | Defender | 193 | 86 |
Panama vs Croatia match odds
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