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Panama vs Croatia live score coverage is in pre-match mode before the Group L kickoff at Toronto Stadium on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The match starts at 7:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM PT, and 11:00 PM UTC, with both teams still chasing their first World Cup 2026 points.
Keep the live feed open for verified goals, cards, substitutions, match stats, and score changes once FIFA confirms them. Panama lost 1-0 to Ghana in their opener, while Croatia lost 4-2 to England, so every score update can reshape the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L picture.
Panama vs Croatia Live Score Match Details
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Match | Panama vs Croatia |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L |
| Date | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT / 11:00 PM UTC |
| Venue | Toronto Stadium, BMO Field, Toronto |
| Referee | Pierre Atcho |
| Current Status | Pre-match |
| Score | 0-0 before kickoff |
Panama vs Croatia Team News Before Kickoff
Panama need a sharper finish after controlling useful stretches against Ghana without taking a point. Thomas Christiansen can still lean on Orlando Mosquera, Jose Cordoba, Amir Murillo, Yoel Barcenas, and Cecilio Waterman, while Adalberto Carrasquilla remains the main fitness question after his recent groin issue.
Croatia need a cleaner defensive shape after England scored four in the first Group L match. Zlatko Dalic still has Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Josko Gvardiol, Martin Baturina, and Petar Musa available as central figures, yet the balance around them must improve if Croatia want control.
Panama vs Croatia — Latest Score and Match Events
| Time | Event | Panama | Croatia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-match | Kickoff pending | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Yellow cards | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Red cards | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Substitutions | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
Match events will update once the official feed starts. Until then, the correct live score remains 0-0 before kickoff.
Panama vs Croatia — Match Stats
| Stat | Panama | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Shots | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Shots on Target | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Corners | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Fouls | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Yellow Cards | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Red Cards | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Offsides | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Saves | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
The match stats will stay listed as yet to be confirmed until the game begins and verified data is available.
Players to Watch in Panama vs Croatia Live Score Coverage
The Panama squad needs Mosquera to keep the game steady and Cordoba to handle Croatia’s penalty-box pressure. Barcenas and Waterman also matter because Panama need more direct threat than they produced against Ghana.
The Croatia squad still runs through Modric and Kovacic in possession, with Gvardiol important in both buildup and recovery defending. Musa and Baturina scored against England, so Croatia have enough attacking form to hurt Panama if the midfield settles early.
What This Result Means for Group L
England and Ghana opened Group L with three points, leaving Panama and Croatia under direct pressure in Toronto. A win keeps either side in the qualification race, while a defeat could leave the loser depending on a difficult final match and a heavy swing elsewhere.
A draw would keep both alive on paper, yet it would also make the final round much harder. Goal difference already matters because Croatia sit at minus two and Panama at minus one after the first round.
| Team | Played | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| Ghana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Croatia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 |
Panama vs Croatia Lineups and Live Stream Links
Official starters were still not available in the live feed during the pre-match check. The Panama vs Croatia lineups article will carry the team sheets once they are confirmed before kickoff.
Viewers who need broadcast access can use the Panama vs Croatia live stream article for TV channels, streaming apps, and country-by-country viewing routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Panama vs Croatia live score?
Panama vs Croatia is still in pre-match mode, so the live score is 0-0 before kickoff. The score will update once verified match events begin.
When does Panama vs Croatia start?
Panama vs Croatia starts on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM PT, and 11:00 PM UTC at Toronto Stadium.
Why is Panama vs Croatia important in Group L?
Both teams lost their opening match, so the winner keeps stronger qualification hope alive. A defeat leaves the loser in a very difficult Group L position.
Are the Panama vs Croatia lineups confirmed?
The official Panama vs Croatia lineups were yet to be confirmed during the pre-match check. Final team sheets are normally released about one hour before kickoff.
Panama vs Croatia live score coverage starts from a 0-0 pre-match state before kickoff in Toronto.
Both teams need points after opening defeats, so early goals, cards, and substitutions can shift the Group L picture quickly.
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