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Croatia Beats Panama 1-0; Modric Hits 200-Cap Milestone

6/24/2026

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Summary

Budimir Scores Victory

Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in Toronto on June 23, 2026.
Forward Ante Budimir, who entered at halftime, scored in the 54th minute after a cross from midfielder Josip Stanisic.
Midfielder Luka Modric earned his 200th senior cap, becoming the fourth male player to reach that milestone.
The win left Croatia third in Group L with three points behind England and Ghana.
Panama, with no points from two matches, was eliminated from the tournament.

Summary

Croatia Favored

June 23, 2026 clash, the meeting between Croatia and Panama, gave Kalshi a 68% win chance for Croatia, 12% for Panama, and a 21% draw probability.
Bookmakers set odds at –210 for Croatia, +600 for Panama, and +320 for draw.
Panama has earned no World Cup point and ranks 32nd, while Croatia ranks 17th.
Match aired on FS1, Telemundo, Peacock and FOX with Ian Crocker and Danny Higginbotham.

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Budimir Scores Victory

Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in Toronto on June 23, 2026.
Forward Ante Budimir, who entered at halftime, scored in the 54th minute after a cross from midfielder Josip Stanisic.
Midfielder Luka Modric earned his 200th senior cap, becoming the fourth male player to reach that milestone.
The win left Croatia third in Group L with three points behind England and Ghana.
Panama, with no points from two matches, was eliminated from the tournament.

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