How can I watch a full match replay of Panama 0 Croatia 1?
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How to watch Panama vs Croatia with a VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Panama vs Croatia lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- T. Christiansen
- Z. Dalic
Panama vs Croatia - Live Updates
First Half Timeline
- 1' - Kick-off: The Group L encounter is underway from BMO Field / Toronto Stadium. With both sides having lost their tournament openers, the loser is will exit the World Cup. Pressure, pressure, pressure. Who will thrive on it, and who will falter? Stay tuned to find out!
- 7' - The legend that is Luka Modric: In playing his 200th international for Croatia today, Luka Modric joins an exclusive club, that includes the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Both of them have been netting for fun at World Cup 2026. Will their shooting form rub off on Modric too?
- 17' - Panama improving: Eight years ago, Panama lost all their three group games and conceded 11 goals. La Marea Roja (The Red Tide) are a much more disciplined unit this time around. They almost picked up a point vs Ghana, only losing to a late, late goal and they are keeping Croatia well under wraps for now here.
- 22' - A cheeky effort: Martínez goes on a marauding run down the right wing for Panama and he tries to beat Livakovic at his near post, but the Croatian keeper has got his wits about him. The statisticians have penned it in as a cross though, so we are still waiting for our first shot on target in the match.
- 36' - Are Croatia knockouts bound?: While Croatia famously finished 3rd at World Cup 2022 and runners-up at the 2018 edition, they did fail to exit the group stage in three successive campaigns (2014, 2006 and 2002). As things stand, they currently lie fourth in Group H on goal difference.
- 45' + 3' - Half-Time: And the ref blows for the break. The Croatian players can expect some stern words from Zlatko Dalic. Despite having over 60% possession, they've shown no spark and if Panama had been more clinical going forward they could be in front.
Second Half Timeline
- 46' - Kick-off: We're underway again at BMO Field / Toronto Stadium. There's been three halves of Group L match action today without a goal. Will we finally get one? Kramaric replaces Gvardiol and Budimir comes on for Musa, so Dalic is going on the attack anyway.
- 54' - GOAL! Panama 0-1 Croatia (Ante Budimir): And there we go. One of the subs hits the net. Stanišić whips a lovely ball into the box and Budimir is there to poke it home.
- 61' - YELLOW: Yoel Bárcenas, Panama's captain, becomes the first player shown a card, after he goes in late on Luka Modric.
- 69' - Hydration Break: It comes at the wrong time for Panama, who were busy peppering the ball into the Croatian box for several minutes.
- 77' - Time to take some risks: It's an attacker for a defender for Panama, as Waterman replaces Ramos.
- 81' - Modric makes way: Luka Modric is given a huge round of applause as he makes his way to the sidelines. Mario Pasalic is on for the great man.
- 90'+5' - Full-Time: Despite a spirited effort once again, Panama just come up short. They created plenty of chances, but lacked the killer touch when needed. Sadly that means their World Cup dream is over, although they will face England in their final group encounter and they'll be looking to make amends after the 6-1 drubbing they took at the hands of the Three Lions in 2018.
Group L Standings
Panama vs Croatia - Live Streams
In the United States, TV channel and live stream options for Panama vs Croatia are listed below. English-language coverage is available on FOX, with Spanish-language viewers able to follow the action on Telemundo. Both FOX and Telemundo are available to stream on Fubo who offer new customers a free 5 day trial of their service.
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Standings
A victory is paramount if Croatia wants to keep control of its destiny for a top-two automatic qualification spot. It would push them to 3 points heading into a decisive final group match against Ghana.
Because the expanded 48-team format permits the eight best third-placed teams to advance, a draw tonight wouldn't kill their chances, but it would turn Matchday 3 into a high-anxiety, must-win scenario.
Team News
Confirmed starting line-ups
Panama Starting XI (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Orlando Mosquera
Defenders: César Blackman, Jiovany Ramos, José Córdoba
Midfielders: Amir Murillo, Carlos Harvey, Cristian Martínez, Andrés Andrade
Forwards: Yoel Bárcenas, José Fajardo, José Luis Rodríguez
Croatia Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Dominik Livaković
Defenders: Josip Stanišić, Josip Šutalo, Marin Pongračić, Joško Gvardiol
Midfielders: Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić
Attacking Midfielders: Marco Pašalić, Martin Baturina, Ivan Perišić
Forwards: Petar Musa
Confirmed kits
Panama
Third kit used: A sleek streetwear-inspired, deep navy-blue polo-style shirt. It mirrors the layout of the home shirt but features a white-and-navy striped collar, a dark blue base, and striking gold details across the brand branding and the team's Harpy Eagle crest.
Croatia
Home kit used: Features the classic bold red-and-white checkered design running vertically, modernized by a distinct fading/woven transition down the center front of the torso and prominent blue accents along the sides.
Panama vs Croatia Match Preview
Panama and Croatia meet at Toronto Stadium on June 23 in a Group L fixture that carries serious consequences for both sides at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Both teams arrive at BMO Field having lost their opening games. Panama fell 1-0 to Ghana in their tournament opener at the same venue, a defeat that leaves Thomas Christiansen's side needing a result to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.
Croatia's situation is no less precarious. Zlatko Dalic's men were beaten 4-2 by England in Arlington, a game they led at half-time before being overwhelmed after the break. That defeat has left the Vatreni with their backs against the wall heading into a must-win game.
For Panama, this represents a chance to record their first-ever World Cup victory. La Marea Roja showed enough quality in qualifying — going the entire campaign unbeaten — to suggest they are capable of causing problems, and Christiansen will demand a response from his squad.
Croatia, despite the setback against England, retain the quality to turn things around. Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic give them a midfield foundation few teams at this level can match, and Dalic has the experience to make the necessary adjustments.
With both sides facing the real prospect of an early exit, this game in Toronto has the feel of a knockout match in all but name. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch it live.
Panama head into this fixture with a record of two wins, one draw, and two losses across their last five matches. Their most recent outing was a 1-0 defeat to Ghana in the World Cup on June 17. Prior to that, they drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina before beating the Dominican Republic 4-2 in friendlies. A 6-2 loss to Brazil was sandwiched by a 2-1 win over South Africa, giving Panama a total of nine goals scored and ten conceded across the five games.
Croatia's last five matches produced two wins and three defeats. They lost most recently to England 4-2 in the World Cup on June 17, having also fallen to Belgium 2-0 and Brazil 3-1 in pre-tournament friendlies. Their wins came against Slovenia 2-1 and Colombia 2-1. Croatia scored eight goals and conceded ten across the five-game run, with no clean sheets recorded.
Head-to-Head Record
No head-to-head data is available for previous meetings between Panama and Croatia across the last five encounters. This fixture will provide the first recorded data point in the dataset.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Panama vs Croatia today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
Can I watch the game on the big screen?
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.