Where to watch Panama vs Croatia live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Panama and Croatia take the field this Tuesday (23) at BMO Field, in Toronto, in a direct duel for survival in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams were defeated in the first round and need to add points to keep their chances of qualifying alive.
Croatia, runner-up in 2018 and semi-finalist in 2022, lost 4-2 to England and is under pressure. Coach Zlatko Dalić must adjust the defensive system for the clash, betting on the experience of Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić and other veterans to get back on the path to victory.
On the other hand, Panama arrived at the World Cup with optimism after a good campaign in the qualifiers, but lost 1-0 to Ghana. Thomas Christiansen’s team showed competitiveness, but needs to improve its offensive performance. The confirmed absence of Adalberto Carrasquilla, still recovering from a muscle injury, is an important absence in midfield.
Croatia maintains favoritism in the odds
Bookmakers point to Croatia as the big favorite, with odds of around 1.55 for victory. Panama appears as the underdog, with odds close to 6.80. The draw, which would suit both sides, is valued at around 4.30. The game takes place at 8pm (Brasília time), broadcast on Betano and other platforms.
What’s at stake at BMO Field
A victory for Croatia could put them back in the fight for the top positions in the group, which has England and Ghana with three points each after the first round. Panama, with zero points, knows that another negative result practically eliminates its chances of advancing, considering the final clash against England.
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The BMO Field stadium, with increased capacity for the World Cup, hosts its second World Cup match. The pitch should favor a technical game, where Croatia’s ball control can make a difference against Central American determination.
Probable lineups and highlights
Panama (3-4-3):Mosquera; Blackman, Ramos, Córdoba; Murillo, Harvey, Martínez, Andrade; Bárcenas, Waterman, Rodríguez.
Croatia (4-2-3-1):Livaković; Stanišić, Šutalo, Pongračić, Gvardiol; Modrić, Kovačić; Baturina, Sučić, Perišić; Budimir.
Players like Aníbal Andrade, for Panama, and Marko Baturina, for Croatia, appear among the highest rated in the last game and could decide the match.
The referee will be Gabonese Pierre Ghislain Atcho, with a low average number of cards per match.
