Croatia Beats Panama and Stays Alive in the Group

Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 after a great effort and made a big step towards qualifying for the knockout phase of the World Cup.

What happened?

Croatia acted slowly, without ideas and uncertain, and only thanks to Dominik Livaković at halftime did not go into minus.

How did the match start?

Everything changed with the entry of Ante Budimir. The Osasuna striker brought Croatia what it lacked the most: presence in the penalty area, concreteness and finish.

What does Amar Osim say?

Amar Osim said that the course of the match did not particularly surprise him and emphasized that Croatia must get used to the new reality. 'Croatia won the match they had to win. This should be welcomed.'

What's next?

Croatia has its next match against the Czech Republic on September 26, 2026, and must win to qualify for the knockout phase. And so Croatia must get used to the new reality and play with everyone one match.