Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, securing its first victory of the tournament, according to journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12).
Croatia earned its first win of the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Panama in a group-stage match in the early hours of Wednesday. The result was reported by journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12).
Croatia entered the tournament after a 4-2 loss to England on June 18, as The Zioneer previously reported. The team now has three points from two matches, keeping its hopes of advancing to the next stage alive. Panama, making its tournament debut, is still seeking its first World Cup point.
The match adds to a series of 2026 World Cup group-stage results The Zioneer has been tracking, including wins by the Netherlands, Spain, and South Korea in recent days. No further match details or goal scorers have been reported from this source.
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