2026 FIFA World Cup – Head-to-head record between Panama and Croatia; Form guide; Predicted XI

In the second match of Group L, Croatia could be eliminated as 2018 runners-up if they lose to Panama and Ghana can avoid defeat against England.

Captain Luka Modric is about to play his 200th match against Croatia, with only three men’s players having played on the international stage more often.

While Croatia lost their opening match 4-2 to England, Panama fell to a late goal against Ghana.

Head-to-head record between Panama and Croatia

Panama and Croatia face each other for the first time in international football.

Panama Form Guide: LDWLW

• Panama 0-1 Ghana

• Panama 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Panama 4-2 Dominican Republic

• Brazil 6-2 Panama

• South Africa 1 – 2 Panama

Form guide for Croatia: LWLLW

• England 4-2 Croatia

• Croatia 2-1 Slovenia

• Croatia 0-2 Belgium

• Brazil 3-1 Croatia

• Croatia 2-1 Colombia

Predicted lineups:

Panama XI: Mosque; Blackman, Ramos, Cordoba; Murillo, Harvey, Martinez, Andrade; Bárcenas, Aquarius, Rodríguez.

Croatia XI: Livaković; Stanisic, Sutalo, Vuskovic, Gvardiol; Modric, Kovacic, P. Sucic; Baturina, Kramaric, Perisic

Published on June 24, 2026