{"id":623258,"date":"2026-06-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/panama-vs-croatia-prediction-betting-tips-24-06-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T23:00:00","slug":"panama-vs-croatia-prediction-betting-tips-24-06-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/panama-vs-croatia-prediction-betting-tips-24-06-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Panama vs Croatia Prediction &amp; Betting Tips &#8211; 24\/06\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/world-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">World Cup<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/panama.png\" alt=\"Panama\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Panama<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">24 Jun 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">00:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/croatia.png\" alt=\"Croatia\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Croatia<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Away win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.53<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/betfred.com.png\" alt=\"Betfred\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/panama.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Panama<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/croatia.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Croatia<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panama vs Croatia Prediction &amp; Betting Tips &ndash; 24\/06\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 24 Jun 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Toronto Stadium<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div><p>When Panama and Croatia meet at Toronto Stadium on 24 June in their second World Cup group stage fixture, both sides will know that defeat all but ends their tournament. Panama lost narrowly to Ghana in their opener, while Croatia were dismantled by England in a sobering four-goal rout. For Luka Modri&#263;, set to earn his 200th cap at the age of 40, this could be a final World Cup bow. The stakes could hardly be higher: a must-win occasion for two sides desperate to keep their knockout-round hopes alive.<\/p><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">2: Croatia to win<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.53<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on Betfred<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/betfred.com.png\" alt=\"Betfred\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 22 Jun 2026 at 03:38 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-recommended-bets\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-sc-header\"><h3>Recommended Bets<\/h3><\/div>\n    <table class=\"mux-sc-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Betfred<\/th><th>William Hill<\/th><th>Smarkets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td><strong>1X2 (Panama)<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>7.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BTTS<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.10<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.05<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 22 Jun 2026 at 03:38 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Analysis<\/h2><p>Croatia enter this must-win encounter as clear favorites at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\">1.53<\/a>, with their odds implying roughly 63% win probability. Dalic's tactical reset, Kova&#269;i&#263;'s return to midfield, and Modri&#263;'s 200th cap provide both structural clarity and emotional fuel.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-pros wp-block-list\"><li>Projected <strong>5.31 shots on target<\/strong> vs Panama's 3.18 confirms Croatia's attacking superiority.<\/li><li><strong>Kova&#269;i&#263; returns<\/strong> to the XI, restoring midfield control after the England defeat.<\/li><li>Modri&#263;, fit after April facial fracture, leads Croatia in a <strong>historic 200th cap<\/strong> milestone.<\/li><li>Dalic's confirmed switch to a <strong>back-four<\/strong> addresses the structural issues exposed against England.<\/li><\/ul><p>Panama face a steep challenge at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\">6.50<\/a>, arriving with just 2 wins in their last 8 matches and zero goals scored in the 2026 World Cup. Their 3-4-3 shape was already stretched against Ghana, and the stakes are now existential.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-cons wp-block-list\"><li>Panama have <strong>zero World Cup goals in 2026<\/strong>, converting none of their 11 attempts vs Ghana.<\/li><li>Key midfielder Carrasquilla is doubtful with an <strong>adductor tear<\/strong>, gutting their creative build-up.<\/li><li><strong>Godoy and Mej&iacute;a both out<\/strong>, stripping Panama of midfield depth and defensive cover.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mux-callout\"><strong>Key point:<\/strong> With both defenses under pressure and Croatia's midfield set to dominate possession, the under 2.5 goals angle at 1.83 offers value if Croatia control rather than chase the game.<\/p><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Panama vs Croatia<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Panama<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">3.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">75%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.5<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Croatia<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">62%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.6<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Panama vs Croatia<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Panama<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">3-4-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Orlando Mosquera<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Jiovany Ramos<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Jos&eacute; C&oacute;rdoba<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Andr&eacute;s Andrade<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Amir Murillo<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Carlos Harvey<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Yoel B&aacute;rcenas<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Cesar Blackman<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Cristian Mart&iacute;nez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Cecilio Waterman<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Jos&eacute; Luis Rodr&iacute;guez<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>C&eacute;sar Samudio<\/li><li>Fidel Escobar<\/li><li>Edgardo Fari&ntilde;a<\/li><li>Eric Davis<\/li><li>Roderick Miller<\/li><li>Jorge Guti&eacute;rrez<\/li><li>Adalberto Carrasquilla<\/li><li>Ismael D&iacute;az<\/li><li>Alberto Quintero<\/li><li>C&eacute;sar Yanis<\/li><li>Tom&aacute;s Rodr&iacute;guez<\/li><li>Jos&eacute; Fajardo<\/li><li>Azar&iacute;as Londo&ntilde;o<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Luis Mej&iacute;a <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(muscle injury)<\/span><\/li><li>An&iacute;bal Godoy <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(sore muscles)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Croatia<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-3-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Dominik Livakovi&#263;<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Josip Stani&scaron;i&#263;<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Josip &Scaron;utalo<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Duje &#262;aleta-Car<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Luka Modri&#263;<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Mateo Kova&#269;i&#263;<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Ivan Peri&scaron;i&#263;<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Petar Su&#269;i&#263;<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Ante Budimir<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Martin Baturina<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Nediljko Labrovi&#263;<\/li><li>Dominik Kotarski<\/li><li>Marin Pongra&#269;i&#263;<\/li><li>Luka Vu&scaron;kovi&#263;<\/li><li>Martin Erli&#263;<\/li><li>Nikola Moro<\/li><li>Nikola Vla&scaron;i&#263;<\/li><li>Mario Pa&scaron;ali&#263;<\/li><li>Marco Pa&scaron;ali&#263;<\/li><li>Luka Su&#269;i&#263;<\/li><li>Toni Fruk<\/li><li>Kristijan Jaki&#263;<\/li><li>Igor Matanovi&#263;<\/li><li>Petar Musa<\/li><li>Andrej Kramari&#263;<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Jo&scaron;ko Gvardiol <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(tibial fracture (surgery in January, out for months). *Note: Recent probable lineups still include him, but earlier reports indicate a long-term injury.*)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Medium confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Panama's compact <strong>3-4-3<\/strong> is built to crowd the midfield and frustrate on the counter, but it faces a stern examination against Croatia's fluid <strong>4-3-3<\/strong>, where Luka Modri&#263; and Mateo Kova&#269;i&#263; are expected to dictate tempo and exploit any gaps left by Panama's wing-backs pushing forward.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">The tactical contrast is sharp: Panama will look to defend deep and threaten in transition, while Croatia's wider shape gives Ivan Peri&scaron;i&#263; licence to stretch the backline. How Panama's three-man defence copes with Croatia's movement across the front line could well determine the outcome of this fixture.<\/p><div id=\"mux-odds-compare-ext\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-header\"><h3>Odds comparison<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oce-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Betfred<\/th><th>William Hill<\/th><th>Smarkets<\/th><th>Matchbook<\/th><th>Coral<\/th><th>Ladbrokes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td>Panama to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>7.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>7.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>5.75<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>5.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draw<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.10<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.25<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Croatia to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.53<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.53<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.58<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.59<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.05<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.05<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under 2.5<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.83<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTTS Yes<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.10<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.05<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.08<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 22 Jun 2026 at 03:38 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Verdict<\/h2><p>Croatia's superior attacking quality makes the away win at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\">1.53<\/a> the standout selection here. The Vatreni's projected shots on target advantage is considerable, and Dali&#263;'s expected tactical reset to a back four should restore the structural balance his side lacked against England. Panama showed spirit in defeat to Ghana but failed to convert eleven attempts into a single goal, a finishing deficiency Croatia's defence can exploit. With Kova&#269;i&#263; likely restored and Modri&#263; marking his 200th cap, expect Croatia's midfield to dictate proceedings. <strong>Back Croatia to win<\/strong> at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\">1.53<\/a>. Odds and markets subject to change.<\/p><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> World Cup<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> Group Stage, 2<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 24 Jun 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 00:00 BST<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Toronto Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the best bet for Panama vs Croatia?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The best bet here is a <strong>Croatia win<\/strong>, available at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_panama_croatia_19609151\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\">1.53<\/a>. Dalic's side carry clear attacking superiority, projecting over five shots on target to Panama's three, and Modri&#263;'s 200th cap adds rare motivational weight. Panama have won just twice in their last eight matches and are yet to score at this tournament, making the away win the most compelling wager on the card.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What time does Panama vs Croatia kick off?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Panama vs Croatia kicks off at <strong>23:00 UTC on 23 June 2026<\/strong>, which corresponds to 19:00 local Eastern Time. The fixture takes place at the <strong>Toronto Stadium<\/strong> in Canada, one of the marquee venues of the 2026 World Cup. Both sides arrive having lost their opening group stage matches, so the stakes at kickoff could scarcely be higher.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Where can I watch Panama vs Croatia on TV?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Broadcast arrangements for World Cup fixtures vary by territory, so we recommend checking your local listings for confirmed coverage. In the United Kingdom, matches are typically shared between the BBC and ITV, whilst viewers in North America should consult their respective national rights holders. Streaming options through official broadcasters are also widely available for those unable to watch on a traditional television set.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is Panama's recent record against Croatia?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Panama and Croatia have met rarely at senior international level, and their head-to-head record offers little in the way of meaningful recent history. The two sides have not faced one another in competitive football prior to this World Cup group stage encounter, making this fixture something of an unknown quantity from a historical standpoint. Form and squad quality must therefore guide any assessment.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Panama vs Croatia Prediction &amp; Betting Tips &ndash; 24\/06\/2026 When Panama and Croatia meet at Toronto Stadium on 24 June in their second World Cup group stage fixture, both sides will know that defeat all but ends their tournament. 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