Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in a crucial match, securing their place in the knockout stage of the tournament. The game was described as a survival scenario for both teams, particularly Panama, who faced elimination. Croatia started the second half strongly, scoring the decisive goal, but their performance waned afterward. Despite Croatia’s diminished play, they managed to hold onto their lead until the final whistle. Panama is now officially eliminated from contention. The win allows Croatia to advance, while Panama’s tournament run concludes with this defeat.