Panama vs. Croatia Prediction: FIFA World Cup 2026 Odds, Betting Picks
The bottom of Group L comes together on Tuesday evening in Toronto as Croatia takes on Panama.
The Croatians dropped a 4-2 decision to an explosive England side that validated its place as one of the World Cup favourites. Martin Baturina and Petar Musa both scored equalizers in a four-goal first half before the English pulled away with two goals in the second.
The Panamanians, in just their second World Cup appearance, just missed the chance to secure their first-ever point in the tournament when Caleb Yirenkyi scored the winner five minutes into second-half stoppage time as Ghana blanked the Canaleros, 1-0.
This is a must-win match for both sides.
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Panama vs. Croatia FIFA World Cup: How to Watch and Match Info
- Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 7 p.m. ET
- Stadium: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
- Channel: TSN
- Weather: Mild evening conditions expected, 18-20° C
Panama vs. Croatia Betting Odds
Croatia is the clear favourite at -200 on the moneyline. Panama is priced at +600, with a draw set at +310.
The Over/Under for goals is set at 2.5, with a slight lean to the Over at -125.
Panama vs. Croatia Predicted Starting XI Lineups
Panamá (3-4-3): Mosquera, Ramos, Andrade, Córdoba, Blackman, Murillo, Harvey, Barcenas, Rodriguez, Waterman, Martinez
Croatia (3-4-2-1): Livaković, Gvardiol, Vuskovic, Sutalo; Perišić, Modrić, Pašalić; Stanisic, Baturina, Sucic, Musa
Panama FIFA World Cup Odds and News
The Canaleros showed heart against Ghana, but had little offensive production. Cecilio Waterman recorded a shot two minutes into the game, but that was one of just two Panama shots on goal all game. Ghana only had four.
Coach Thomas Christiansen needs his squad to capitalize on set pieces and counter-attacks. That’s the only way it can contend with Croatia.
The Panamanians are -575 to finish bottom of the group. Getting the country’s first World Cup point is the only real goal here. It won’t happen in the third match against England.
Croatia FIFA World Cup Odds and News
The 2018 finalists and 2022 bronze medalists faced perhaps the toughest matchup of any side in the first cycle of group-stage games. England is focused right now and will most likely not drop points in the group stage.
A big question Zlatko Dalić needs to answer is whether he can keep trotting out national treasure Luka Modrić in a starting role. Would the 40-year-old be better served coming off the bench, especially after his costly foul in the box led to England’s first goal on a Harry Kane penalty?
Croatia has dropped to third-best odds to win the group at +2500, but is still a solid bet to reach the knockout stage for the third straight World Cup.
Musa, who already has 12 goals with FC Dallas in MLS this season, could be set up for a big tournament. He is currently +135 to finish as Croatia’s top goalscorer.
Panama vs. Croatia Player odds and Props
Musa is also +140 to score an anytime goal in his second straight World Cup contest, and veteran Andrej Kramaric is +170 to do the same.
Orlando Mosquera made two saves in the loss to Ghana. Odds are, he’ll be considerably busier against Croatia. He is -130 to make 4 or more saves, and +170 to make five or more.
World Cup 2026 Bracket and Futures
Croatia is -300 to qualify for the knockout stage, and +130 to get eliminated in the Round of 32. However, this is a deep and experienced squad that knows how to advance, so a +330 to get knocked out in the Round of 16 and +1000 to get eliminated in the quarterfinals should not be off the table.
Panama’s only viable odds are the -575 to finish bottom of the table.
Panama vs. Croatia Score Prediction
As Spain did with Saudi Arabia on Sunday, Croatia will take out its frustrations on the Panamanians. Look for a thorough victory and take Croatia to win 3-0.