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Croatia Stay Alive at World Cup With Narrow 1-0 Win Over Panama
Times of India·Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Croatia beat Panama 1-0 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with substitute Ante Budimir scoring the only goal in the second half from a well-placed cross. The win keeps Croatia in contention for a last-32 spot, with a decisive final group match against Ghana still to come. Panama have been knocked out of the tournament following the defeat.
Why It Matters
With the World Cup group stage reaching its final rounds, every result now directly shapes who makes the knockout stages — Croatia vs Ghana next is suddenly a must-watch.
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