It was the first World Cup goal for Budimir, 34, and fifth in a competitive fixture for his country. Halftime substitute Ante Budimir scored in the 54th minute and Croatia eliminated Panama from World Cup contention with a tightly fought 1-0 victory in a Group L clash at Toronto on Tuesday. It was the first […]
Group L
Croatia edge Panama to keep knockout hopes alive
Croatia secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Panama in the FIFA World Cup 2026, keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive in a tightly contested Group L campaign. The match, played in Toronto, saw both teams struggle to create clear-cut chances during the opening 45 minutes. Despite several attacking moves from both sides, […]