Panama vs Croatia Predictions - FIFA World Cup 2026

Match Details

Date: June 24, 2026, at 09:00am
Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada.

Current Betting Odds

Panama – $6.75
Draw – $4.10
Croatia – $1.55

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Two sides who lost their opening games in Group L meet here, as Panama and Croatia meet in Toronto.

A last gasp winner for Ghana proved to be enough to overcome Panama, while Croatia were worn down by Thomas Tuchel’s England.

Consequently, this one in Group L has become must-win for both teams, with a loss looking as if it will send the loser home.

Meaning this one is going to be hotly contested, between two teams with very difference World Cup records and experiences.

Croatia have finished second and third at the last two World Cups respectively, but their aging squad could be struggling to cope with the demands this time around.

Panama have never progressed beyond the group stages at a World Cup, but they have one of their best ever sides at their disposal.

This will be an intriguing one and here is a look ahead to Panama vs Croatia:

Best Bet

Croatia to win the match @ $1.55

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Plenty of eulogies have been written for this golden generation of Croatian footballers but they are still very much alive and kicking in this World Cup.

Losing to England was not unexpected but it has hyped the pressure up on their next game against Panama here.

Group L always looked to be a two-horse race to win it and now Croatia must win this one, to avoid being pulled into a battle to even make the knockout rounds.

They had their moments against England, particularly in attacking areas and they should have the knowhow and quality to see off Panama here.

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Croatia to win & BTTS @ 3.20

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One of the key issues Croatia had against England was their lack of pace in defensive areas and Panama will be desperate to exploit that.

Failing to score against Ghana, despite making some decent chances, was ultimately fatal for Panama but they will see this as a complete free hit against this fragile Croatian side.

Both teams also know a loss will probably send them out of the tournament, which should take the shackles off a touch.

This should be a decent game, with very little margin for error but Croatia look very good value to win it and for both teams to score.

Best Value Bet

A penalty to be awarded @ $3.00

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Having already conceded a penalty in their opening game against England, Croatia will be eager to avoid a repeat here.

However, Ghana have a similar setup to England, particularly in wide areas, with pace to burn – making a penalty award decent value.

Ghana will also look to play defensively and keep Croatia out for long periods, but in what could be a very tetchy game, one mistake in the box could be all it takes to open the game up.

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