Croatia beats Panama 1-0 in 2026 World Cup Group L - Budimir scores in the 54th minute in Toronto

The 2026 World Cup Group L match on June 24, 2026 at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada ended with a 1-0 victory for Croatia over Panama. The only goal of the game came in the 54th minute from Croatia striker Ante Budimir, sending the team to an important three points in the group. The match was played under the judgment of a team of referees led by Pierre Acho from Gabon, with both teams fighting tightly. Before Croatia took the opportunity to close the score in the second half. Previously, in the opening match of Group L, Panama lost to Ghana 0-1, while Croatia lost to England 2-4, making this game meaningful for both groups' path to the group stage. The 2026 World Cup tournament took place in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, with the defending champions Argentina, who won the Qatar 2022 World Cup after a 3-3 draw with France before winning 4-2 on penalties. --- ## Related Articles 1. [2026 Korean version: Korean version, Japanese version](https://taegeukgoal.com/ko/news/2026-218) 2. [World Cup 2026: Tương lai của Scotland vẫn còn trong tay họ](https://banthangvn.com/vi/news/world-cup-2026-tuong-lai-cua-scotland-van-con-trong-tay-ho)