Group Stage · Group L

Panama vs Croatia

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 23:00 UTC · BMO Field, Toronto

PAN

Panama

Los Canaleros
FIFA Ranking#55
CoachThomas Christiansen
Key PlayerJose Fajardo
WC Appearances2
Best FinishGroup Stage (2018)
ExpectationsUnderdog

Panama return to the World Cup with improved depth and tactical maturity. Their passionate fanbase will make every match feel like a home game.

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CRO

Croatia

The Blazers
FIFA Ranking#12
CoachZlatko Dalic
Key PlayerJosko Gvardiol
WC Appearances7
Best FinishRunners-Up (2018)
ExpectationsDark Horse

Croatia finished 3rd in 2022 and runner-up in 2018. Even as Modric's generation ages, they continue to overperform their population of 4 million.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

PanamaFIFA RankingCroatia
#55 - #12
PanamaWC AppearancesCroatia
2 - 7

Group L Context

England's golden generation finally gets it together — or do they? Croatia's Modrić chases one last World Cup triumph.

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Venue

BMO Field

Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Capacity: 30,000

Canada's first soccer-specific stadium, set on the beautiful Exhibition Place grounds with Lake Ontario views. Intimate atmosphere for a World Cup venue.

Stadium guide →

Fan Guide: Toronto

Top Spots

Scallywags · Sports Bar

TFC supporters bar, walking distance to stadium

The Dock Ellis · Pub

No TVs, great beer, neighborhood vibe

Betty's · Pub

Dive bar with character, open late

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen · Restaurant

Best Thai in the city, always packed

Full city guide →

Other Group L Matches

England vs CroatiaJun 17 · DallasGhana vs PanamaJun 17 · TorontoEngland vs GhanaJun 23 · BostonPanama vs EnglandJun 27 · New YorkCroatia vs GhanaJun 27 · Philadelphia

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