Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in a crucial Group L match, securing their continued participation in the World Cup. The winning goal was scored by Ante Budimir in the 54th minute. This victory keeps Croatia’s hopes alive in the tournament, while simultaneously eliminating Panama after two consecutive defeats. Panama previously lost to England 4-2 in their opening match and suffered a 1-0 loss against Ghana. The result means Croatia must now focus on their remaining match to advance further. Panama’s World Cup journey concludes with no points earned in the group stage.