Croatia secured their first win in the World Cup, defeating Panama 1:0. Ante Budimir scored the only goal in the match in the 54th minute.

How did the match go?

The match started with a draw, but Croatia took over the possession. In the 23rd minute, Panama hit the post, but the referees interrupted the action.

Who played for Croatia?

Coach Zlatko Dalić left out Sučić, and brought in Budimir and Kramarić in the second half. Modrić came out in the 81st minute, and Mario Pašalić came in.

What's next for Croatia?

After this win, Croatia will play against Ghana on June 27. Check out the details of the upcoming matches: | Match | Date | | --- | --- | | Croatia - Ghana | 2026-06-27 |

Recent form of Croatia

Croatia had a tough recent form, with one win and four losses in the last five matches. The last result was a loss to England 4:2 on June 17.