FIFA World Cup Group L: Panama vs Croatia — Modric Steps Out for Historic 200th Cap

Panama and Croatia are locked in a tense Group L encounter at FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game now deep into its final phase. Croatia legend Luka Modric marked a remarkable personal milestone by completing his 200th international cap in this fixture, before being withdrawn in the 81st minute for Mario Pasalic. Both teams are hunting for a decisive goal as the contest remains tightly poised.

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60' | Yellow Card — Yoel Bárcenas (Panama)
48:02 — First Half Ends in Stalemate

June 24, 2026 06:13
82:55 — Late Substitution for Panama
Panama make a change in the closing minutes of the match, sending on Azarías Londoño in place of José Fajardo.
June 24, 2026 06:13
Free Kick
82:31 — Waterman Earns Free Kick in Attacking Third
Panama's Cecilio Waterman draws a foul and earns his side a free kick in Croatia's half of the field.
June 24, 2026 06:13
Free Kick
82:31 — Foul by Pongracic
Croatia's Marin Pongracic is penalized by the referee for a foul on the Panama player.
June 24, 2026 06:11
Corner
81:32 — Corner Awarded to Croatia
Croatia are awarded a corner kick, with Panama's Carlos Harvey the player who conceded it.
June 24, 2026 06:11
81:27 — Sucic's Effort Blocked Outside the Box
Croatia's Luka Sucic drives a left-footed shot from long range, but the attempt is blocked before it can reach the goal.
June 24, 2026 06:11
80:58 — Modric Departs After Historic 200th Cap, Pasalic Comes On
Croatia ring the changes just before the 81st minute, bringing on Mario Pasalic as Luka Modric is taken off — the veteran midfielder having completed a landmark 200th appearance for his country in this very match.
June 24, 2026 06:10
Free Kick
79:38 — Fajardo Penalized for Foul
Panama's José Fajardo is called for a foul by the official, handing Croatia a dead-ball opportunity.
June 24, 2026 06:10
Free Kick
79:38 — Baturina Picks Up Free Kick for Croatia
Croatia's Martin Baturina is fouled in the attacking half, earning his team a free-kick opportunity.
June 24, 2026 06:08
Corner
78:59 — Harvey Goes Agonizingly Close But Misses for Panama
Panama go very close through Carlos Harvey, who gets onto the right side of the penalty area and lets fly with his right foot, only for the ball to drift just beyond the right post. The move was built on a cross from José Luis Rodríguez that came in after a corner kick.
June 24, 2026 06:08
Corner
78:29 — Corner Won by Panama
Panama earn a corner kick following a concession from Croatia's Josip Sutalo.
June 24, 2026 06:06
77:15 — Rodríguez Fires Over from Outside the Area
Panama's José Luis Rodríguez unleashes a left-footed attempt from beyond the penalty area, but the ball flies over the crossbar. The chance was set up by Cecilio Waterman.
June 24, 2026 06:05
76:37 — Panama Introduce Waterman as Substitute
Panama make a change as Cecilio Waterman is sent on to replace Jiovany Ramos.
June 24, 2026 06:04
Offside
73:38 — Martínez Caught Offside for Panama
Panama's Cristian Martínez is flagged offside, cutting short what had looked like a promising attacking move.
June 24, 2026 06:02
Free Kick
72:05 — Croatia's Petar Sucic Concedes Foul
Croatia's Petar Sucic is penalized by the referee for a foul, resulting in a free kick for Panama.
June 24, 2026 06:02
Free Kick
72:05 — Harvey Draws Foul in Attacking Half
Panama's Carlos Harvey is fouled in the attacking half, winning a free kick for his side.
June 24, 2026 06:02
71:36 — Petar Sucic on for Kovacic as Croatia Reshuffle
Croatia make a tactical switch, with Petar Sucic stepping onto the pitch to replace Mateo Kovacic.
June 24, 2026 06:00
71:28 Substitution
Croatia made a change in the 71st minute, withdrawing Marco Pasalic from the field and introducing Luka Sucic in his place.
June 24, 2026 06:00
70:35 End Delay
The stoppage in play has ended and both sides are set to resume the action on the field.
June 24, 2026 05:57
68:07 Start Delay
Play has been temporarily suspended to allow players a break for drinks.
June 24, 2026 05:57
Corner
67:53 Corner
Panama have won a corner kick, which was given following an intervention by Dominik Livakovic.
June 24, 2026 05:57
67:50 Attempt Saved
Panama's Carlos Harvey attempted a header from the heart of the penalty box, but Croatia stopper Dominik Livakovic pulled off a fine save at the top-centre of his goal. The ball was whipped in by Yoel Bárcenas with a cross.
June 24, 2026 05:57
Corner
67:24 Attempt Saved
Amir Murillo of Panama unleashed a right-footed effort from the right flank of the box, but Croatia's Dominik Livakovic dived low to his bottom-right corner to keep it out.
June 24, 2026 05:56
Corner
67:27 Corner
Another corner kick has been awarded to Panama, once again given away by Dominik Livakovic.
June 24, 2026 05:53
Free Kick
64' | Free Kick Lost — Panama
A foul by Panama's José Córdoba hands Croatia a free kick opportunity.
June 24, 2026 05:53
Free Kick
64' | Free Kick Won — Croatia
Martin Baturina picks up a free kick for Croatia deep inside their own half.
June 24, 2026 05:52
Offside
63' | Offside — Croatia
Croatia's forward move is halted as Marco Pasalic is caught in the offside trap.
June 24, 2026 05:51
Corner
61' | Corner — Panama
Panama earn a corner after Josip Stanisic is forced to give one away.
June 24, 2026 05:49
Yellow Card
60' | Yellow Card — Yoel Bárcenas (Panama)
Referee produces a yellow card for Panama's Yoel Bárcenas following a reckless challenge.
June 24, 2026 05:49
Free Kick
60' | Free Kick Won — Croatia
Croatia skipper Luka Modric wins a free kick for his team in their own defensive half.
June 24, 2026 05:49
Free Kick
60' | Free Kick Lost — Panama
Yoel Bárcenas of Panama commits another foul, gifting Croatia a set-piece chance.
June 24, 2026 05:49
Free Kick
59' | Free Kick Won — Croatia
Marco Pasalic secures a free kick for Croatia within their own defensive half.
June 24, 2026 05:49
Free Kick
59' | Free Kick Lost — Panama
José Córdoba of Panama is penalized once more for a foul.
June 24, 2026 05:48
59' | Miss — José Fajardo (Panama)
Panama go agonizingly close to equalizing as José Fajardo's header from inside the box drifts just wide of the left post. The opportunity was created by a cross from Amir Murillo out on the flank.
June 24, 2026 05:47
Free Kick
57' | Free Kick Lost — Panama
Panama's César Blackman is penalized for a foul, surrendering a free kick.
June 24, 2026 05:47
Free Kick
57' | Free Kick Won — Croatia
Marco Pasalic earns Croatia a free kick out on the right wing.
June 24, 2026 05:46
56' | Shot Over the Bar — Marco Pasalic (Croatia)
A rapid Croatia counter-attack sets Marco Pasalic up on the left side of the six-yard box, but his left-footed effort sails just over the crossbar.
June 24, 2026 05:46
56' | Attempt Saved — Marco Pasalic (Croatia)
Marco Pasalic unleashes a left-footed drive from the centre of the box, but Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera stands firm and keeps it out in the middle of the goal. The chance was carved open by a precise through ball from Luka Modric.
June 24, 2026 05:45
Corner
55' | Corner — Panama
Panama win a corner after Marin Pongracic is made to concede one.
June 24, 2026 05:45
Free Kick
55' | Free Kick Won — Panama
José Fajardo draws a foul in the attacking half, earning Panama a free kick in a promising position.
June 24, 2026 05:45
Free Kick
55' | Free Kick Lost — Croatia
Josip Sutalo of Croatia is penalized for a foul, presenting Panama with a set-piece opportunity.
June 24, 2026 05:43
Corner
53' | GOAL! Panama 0-1 Croatia — Ante Budimir
Croatia break the deadlock! Ante Budimir steers the ball into the bottom left corner from point-blank range with his left foot to make it Panama 0, Croatia 1. The goal was set up by Josip Stanisic, whose cross found Budimir perfectly placed to convert.
June 24, 2026 05:41
Free Kick
52' | Free Kick Lost — Panama
Another foul from Panama's José Córdoba disrupts the flow of play.
June 24, 2026 05:41
Free Kick
52' | Free Kick Won — Croatia
Ante Budimir wins a foul on the left wing, earning Croatia a free kick in that zone.
June 24, 2026 05:40
Corner
51' | Corner Awarded to Panama
Panama earn a corner kick after Marco Pasalic gives it away.
June 24, 2026 05:39
Offside
49' | Kramaric Flagged for Offside
Croatia's Andrej Kramaric is caught in an offside position, bringing his side's attack to a standstill.
June 24, 2026 05:39
Free Kick
48' | Foul Committed by Rodríguez
José Luis Rodríguez of Panama is penalized for committing a foul.
June 24, 2026 05:37
Free Kick
48' | Free Kick Won by Stanisic
Croatia's Josip Stanisic is fouled in the defensive half and earns his team a free kick.
June 24, 2026 05:35
Free Kick
46' | Foul Given Away by Fajardo
Panama's José Fajardo concedes a foul, handing the opposition a free kick.
June 24, 2026 05:35
Free Kick
46' | Modric Picks Up Free Kick in Attacking Half
Croatia captain Luka Modric draws a foul in the attacking half, earning his side a free kick.
June 24, 2026 05:34
Kick Off
45' | Second Half Gets Going — Panama 0, Croatia 0
The second half is now underway, with Panama and Croatia returning to the pitch all square at 0-0.
June 24, 2026 05:34
45' | Croatia Substitution: Kramaric On, Gvardiol Off
Croatia make a change at the break, bringing Andrej Kramaric into the action as Josko Gvardiol is withdrawn.
June 24, 2026 05:33
45' | Croatia Substitution: Budimir On, Musa Off
Croatia make a second half-time change, with Ante Budimir stepping onto the pitch to replace Petar Musa.
June 24, 2026 05:18
Half Time
48:02 — First Half Ends in Stalemate
The opening half has come to a close. Both Panama and Croatia kept each other at bay throughout the 45 minutes, and the two sides head into the dressing room with the scoreboard reading Panama 0, Croatia 0.
June 24, 2026 05:16
Corner
46:02 — Corner Awarded to Croatia
Croatia were handed a corner kick during the added time period, with Panama's Orlando Mosquera the player who conceded it.
June 24, 2026 05:16
Corner
45:57 — Mosquera Pulls Off Smart Save to Deny Baturina
Croatia's Martin Baturina drilled a right-footed effort from beyond the penalty area, but Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera was equal to it, getting down to his left to keep the ball out at the bottom corner. The chance had been fashioned with help from Ivan Perisic.
June 24, 2026 05:15
Free Kick
45:17 — Cristian Martínez Pulled Up for Foul
Cristian Martínez of Panama was penalized by the referee after committing a foul on his opponent.
June 24, 2026 05:15
Free Kick
45:17 — Baturina Wins Free Kick in the Defensive Half
Croatia's Martin Baturina drew a foul inside the defensive half, securing a free kick for his team.
June 24, 2026 05:15
45' — Three Minutes of Stoppage Time Signaled
The fourth official held up the board to indicate that three extra minutes would be played at the end of the first half.
June 24, 2026 05:13
Free Kick
43:38 — Sutalo Penalized, Panama Handed Free Kick
Croatia's Josip Sutalo was penalized by the referee for a foul, giving Panama a free kick in the defensive half.
June 24, 2026 05:13
Free Kick
43:38 — Fajardo Earns Free Kick for Panama
Panama's José Fajardo was fouled in the defensive half, winning his side a free kick against Croatia.
June 24, 2026 05:10
Free Kick
39:22 — Murillo's Foul Hands Croatia a Free Kick
Panama's Amir Murillo was flagged for a foul in the defensive half, handing Croatia a free kick opportunity.
June 24, 2026 05:10
Free Kick
39:22 — Gvardiol Draws Foul, Croatia Awarded Free Kick
Croatia's Josko Gvardiol was brought down after being fouled in the defensive half, winning a free kick for his side.
June 24, 2026 05:08
Free Kick
37:31 — Rodríguez Concedes Foul Against Croatia
Panama's José Luis Rodríguez was pulled up by the referee for a foul, with Croatia picking up a free kick as a result.
June 24, 2026 05:07
Free Kick
37:31 — Stanisic Wins Free Kick for Croatia
Croatia's Josip Stanisic earned his side a free kick after being fouled by the opposition in the defensive half.
June 24, 2026 05:07
Free Kick
35:26 — Baturina Wins Free Kick in Croatia's Attacking Half
Croatia's Martin Baturina was fouled in the attacking half, earning his team a free kick from a threatening position.
June 24, 2026 05:05
Free Kick
35:26 — Córdoba Penalized, Croatia Win Free Kick
Panama's José Córdoba was penalized by the referee for fouling an opponent, handing Croatia a free kick.
June 24, 2026 05:03
Free Kick
33:18 — Panama Concede Free Kick for Handball by Cristian Martínez
Cristian Martínez of Panama was penalized for handball, handing Croatia a free kick opportunity.
June 24, 2026 04:59
Free Kick
28:46 — Panama Surrender Free Kick After Foul by Yoel Bárcenas
Yoel Bárcenas of Panama was penalized for a foul, ceding a free kick to Croatia.
June 24, 2026 04:59
Free Kick
28:46 — Croatia's Martin Baturina Picks Up Free Kick on Right Flank
Croatia's Martin Baturina drew a free kick for his side out on the right-hand flank.
June 24, 2026 04:57
Free Kick
27:07 — Cristian Martínez Penalized as Panama Give Away Foul
Cristian Martínez of Panama was called up for a foul, conceding possession to Croatia via a free kick.
June 24, 2026 04:57
Free Kick
27:07 — Josko Gvardiol Secures Free Kick for Croatia in Defensive Half
Josko Gvardiol won a free kick for Croatia, with the set piece coming in his side's own defensive half.
June 24, 2026 04:57
25:32 — Stoppage Ends, Match Back Underway
The brief interruption to play is over and both teams are now ready to get the match moving again.
June 24, 2026 04:53
22:50 Brief Stoppage for Drinks Break
The game was temporarily halted to allow both sides to take a drinks break before play resumed.
June 24, 2026 04:52
Free Kick
21:30 Panama Pick Up Free Kick in Attacking Territory
Panama's Cristian Martínez won a free kick for his side while playing in the opponent's half of the pitch.
June 24, 2026 04:51
Free Kick
21:50 Gvardiol Penalised for Foul
Croatia's Josko Gvardiol was penalised after committing a foul, handing Panama the set-piece chance.
June 24, 2026 04:42
Free Kick
12:11 Panama Earn Free Kick Deep in Their Own Half
José Luis Rodríguez secured a free kick for Panama while operating in the defensive half of their own end.
June 24, 2026 04:42
Free Kick
12:11 Modric Gives Away Foul to Hand Panama Free Kick
Croatia skipper Luka Modric conceded a foul, allowing Panama to restart proceedings with a free kick.
June 24, 2026 04:39
Free Kick
7:58 Harvey Picks Up Free Kick in Attacking Half for Panama
Panama's Carlos Harvey won his side a free kick while pushing into the attacking half of the pitch.
June 24, 2026 04:39
Free Kick
7:58 Kovacic Concedes Free Kick to Panama
A foul from Croatia's Mateo Kovacic saw the referee award Panama a free kick in that part of the field.
June 24, 2026 04:38
Free Kick
5:53 Harvey Gives Away a Foul
Panama's Carlos Harvey is penalised for a foul.
June 24, 2026 04:36
Free Kick
5:53 Croatia Earn Another Free Kick
Croatia's Martin Baturina earns his side a second free kick of the game, this one coming from a foul conceded in the defensive half of the pitch.
June 24, 2026 04:34
Free Kick
4:09 Ramos Concedes a Foul
Panama's Jiovany Ramos gives away a foul.
June 24, 2026 04:34
Free Kick
4:09 Baturina Draws a Foul in Attacking Territory
Croatia's Martin Baturina draws a foul in the attacking half of the pitch, handing his side a set-piece opportunity.
June 24, 2026 04:34
3:12 Murillo's Effort Blocked
Panama's Amir Murillo unleashes a right-footed drive from the left flank of the penalty area, but the attempt is cut out before it can trouble the goalkeeper.
June 24, 2026 04:34
Free Kick
2:27 Martínez Wins Panama a Free Kick
Panama's Cristian Martínez is brought down in the attacking half of the field, securing a free kick for his side.
June 24, 2026 04:32
Free Kick
2:27 Gvardiol Penalised
Croatia's Josko Gvardiol is penalised for a foul.
June 24, 2026 04:31
1:11 Modric Header Drifts Wide
Luka Modric (Croatia) meets a delivery from Marco Pasalic with a header from the heart of the penalty area, but the ball climbs high and drifts away to the right of the goal — a golden chance goes to waste for Croatia.
June 24, 2026 04:30
Kick Off
First Half Kicks Off
The opening half of the match is now under way.
June 24, 2026 03:08
Starting Lineups Announced
Both sets of players have had their starting elevens confirmed and are now out on the pitch working through their pre-match warm-up routines.