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Croatia defeats Panama 1-0 in World Cup 2026 match

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Croatia secured its first points in the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Panama.
Ante Budimir scored the winning goal in the second half as a substitute.
The win keeps Croatia's hopes for advancement alive after a previous loss to England.
Panama is eliminated from the tournament after this defeat.
Luka Modric made history by playing his 200th match for Croatia.

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Croatia secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Panama in their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thanks to a goal from substitute Ante Budimir in the second half. This win marked Croatia's first points in the tournament after their initial loss to England. The match took place during a significant occasion for Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, who celebrated his 200th appearance for the national team.

Despite a challenging match, Croatia managed to dominate the second half and ultimately prevailed, albeit without a standout performance. Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic played a key role in maintaining a clean sheet, ensuring that Panama was eliminated from Group L contention with no points from their matches. Croatia's success keeps them in contention for advancement, with their final group stage match against Ghana looming as a potential decider for the next round.

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