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Panama Needs Win vs Croatia in Toronto Tuesday

6/23/2026

Summary

Panama Must Win

The Panama vs Croatia Group L World Cup match will be played in Toronto on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Match kicks off at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 mST) at BMO Field, with Fox and FS1 airing it and streaming on the FOX One App and Fubo (free trial).
Both lost their openers, so Panama must win its two games, while Croatia are –210 favorites, start Petar Musa, and Panama miss Adalberto Carrasquilla (groin).

Summary

Portugal Odds

Uzbekistan entered the FIFA World Cup after a 3-1 loss to Colombia, needing defensive improvement after conceding three goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, had three off-target shots in Portugal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
Analysts rate Portugal’s win probability at 86% and assign Ronaldo a 59% scoring chance and Fernandes a 42% assist chance against Uzbekistan, reflecting betting-market odds.
DIRECTV and FuboTV each offer limited-time free streaming trials for the match.

History

Historical Context

The United States hosted the first North-American FIFA World Cup in 1994, a milestone that expanded TV coverage and sparked regional growth; the U.S. has since appeared in twelve tournaments. Building on that legacy, the 2026 World Cup will stage Panama-Croatia and Uzbekistan-Portugal at Toronto’s BMO Field, underscoring North America’s expanding soccer market.

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Panama Must Win

The Panama vs Croatia Group L World Cup match will be played in Toronto on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Match kicks off at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 mST) at BMO Field, with Fox and FS1 airing it and streaming on the FOX One App and Fubo (free trial).
Both lost their openers, so Panama must win its two games, while Croatia are –210 favorites, start Petar Musa, and Panama miss Adalberto Carrasquilla (groin).

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