Group L heats up when two sides desperately needing points collide at BMO Field — get the complete Panama vs Croatia Live guide below, including kick-off times, where to stream, full squads, and a prediction.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Panama vs Croatia |
| Date | Tuesday, 23 June 2026 |
| Kick-off (ET) | 7:00 PM ET |
| Kick-off (GMT) | 11:00 PM GMT |
| Kick-off (BST) | 12:00 AM BST (Wed 24 June) |
| Kick-off (Panama Local) | 6:00 PM EST (UTC−5) |
| Kick-off (Croatia Local) | 1:00 AM CEST (Wed 24 June) |
| Venue | BMO Field, Toronto, Canada |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 — Group L, Matchday 2 |
Always verify kick-off times with your local broadcaster, as schedules are subject to change.
How to Watch Panama vs Croatia Live Stream Online
USA — FOX / Peacock / Fubo
- Head to FuboTV (fubo.tv) or download the Fubo app — new subscribers get a free trial.
- Sign up or log in, then search “FIFA World Cup 2026.”
- Navigate to the June 23 match listing for Panama vs Croatia.
- Alternatively, stream live on Peacock (peacocktv.com) or watch on FOX/FS1 via the FOX Sports app using your TV provider credentials.
Canada — TSN / CTV
- Visit TSN.ca or download the TSN app on iOS or Android.
- Subscribe to TSN+ for CA$29.99/month if you don’t have a cable package — it covers all five TSN feeds.
- Tune to TSN or CTV on June 23 at 7:00 PM ET for the match at BMO Field.
- CTV subscribers can also stream free via the CTV app or Crave using their Bell Media login.
UK — BBC iPlayer
- Go to bbc.co.uk/iplayer or download the BBC iPlayer app on your device.
- Create a free BBC account with just an email address — no subscription or licence required to access online.
- On June 24 (midnight BST), search “FIFA World Cup” and select the Panama vs Croatia live stream.
- BBC iPlayer is available on iOS, Android, smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Australia — SBS on Demand
- Visit sbs.com.au/ondemand or download the SBS On Demand app.
- Register for a free SBS account — no subscription cost required.
- On June 24 at 9:00 AM AEST, find the FIFA World Cup section and select Panama vs Croatia.
- SBS On Demand works on iOS, Android, smart TVs, Apple TV, and Chromecast.
Panama — Tigo Sports / RPC TV (Canal 4)
- Check the Tigo Sports app (available on iOS and Android) — Tigo Sports is the primary home of all 104 World Cup matches in Panama.
- Log in with your Tigo subscription credentials to access the live stream.
- For free-to-air viewing, tune to RPC TV (Canal 4) or TVN Canal 2, which share select match coverage.
- Kick-off is at 6:00 PM local time (UTC−5) on Tuesday, June 23.
Croatia — HRT 2 / HRTi
- Visit hrt.hr or download the HRTi app on iOS, Android, or your smart TV.
- HRTi is completely free — simply register with an email address to access all live streams.
- Tune in at 1:00 AM CEST on Wednesday, June 24 for full Croatian-language coverage.
- HRT 2 also broadcasts live on terrestrial, cable, and satellite — no subscription needed.
Travelling abroad? A reliable VPN such as NordVPN or ExpressVPN lets you connect to a server in your home country and access your usual broadcaster’s free stream. Install the app, choose your home country’s server, and open your preferred streaming service as normal.
Which TV Channels Will Broadcast Panama vs Croatia?
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Kick-off Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock | 7:00 PM ET |
| Canada | TSN, CTV | 7:00 PM ET |
| UK | BBC iPlayer (online) | 12:00 AM BST (Wed 24 June) |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | 9:00 AM AEST (Wed 24 June) |
| Panama | Tigo Sports, RPC TV (Canal 4), TVN Canal 2 | 6:00 PM EST |
| Croatia | HRT 2, HRTi | 1:00 AM CEST (Wed 24 June) |
In the USA, FOX and FS1 carry English-language coverage while Telemundo and Peacock provide Spanish-language broadcasts — both FOX and Telemundo are available as part of most standard cable bundles.
In the UK and Croatia, coverage is entirely free-to-air, meaning fans in both countries can watch every minute without spending a penny.
Match Preview
Both Panama and Croatia enter Matchday 2 under pressure after opening results in Group L, with the stakes simple: three points here could be decisive in the race for qualification.
Croatia, World Cup finalists in 2018 and third-place finishers in 2022, arrive as firm favourites, while Panama — at only their second-ever World Cup — are competing for a first-ever tournament point.
Zlatko Dalić is expected to line Croatia up in their familiar 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, with Luka Modrić pulling strings in midfield and Joško Gvardiol pushing forward from left-back.
Panama under Thomas Christiansen tend to set up in a disciplined 4-4-2 low block, looking to absorb pressure before hitting on the counter through Ismael Díaz and José Fajardo.
Key absences could play a role: Aníbal Godoy and Luis Mejía are listed as doubtful with injury concerns, which would be a significant blow to Panama’s leadership and organisation.
For Croatia, Duje Ćaleta-Car is also listed as unavailable — all players are subject to official fitness confirmation ahead of kick-off.
Panama Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Orlando Mosquera | Al-Fayha FC |
| 12 | GK | Luis Mejía | Club Nacional |
| 22 | GK | César Samudio | CD Marathon |
| 2 | DEF | César Blackman | Slovan Bratislava |
| 3 | DEF | Amir Murillo | Beşiktaş |
| 4 | DEF | Fidel Escobar | Deportivo Saprissa |
| 5 | DEF | Andrés Andrade | LASK |
| 6 | DEF | Edgardo Fariña | FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod |
| 13 | DEF | José Córdoba | Norwich City |
| 14 | DEF | Eric Davis | CD Plaza Amador |
| 15 | DEF | Jorge Gutiérrez | Deportivo La Guaira |
| 16 | DEF | Jiovani Ramos | Academia Puerto Cabello |
| 17 | DEF | Roderick Miller | Turan Tovuz |
| 8 | MID | Aníbal Godoy (C) | San Diego FC |
| 10 | MID | Adalberto Carrasquilla | UNAM Pumas |
| 11 | MID | Carlos Harvey | Minnesota United FC |
| 18 | MID | Cristian Martínez | Ironi Kiryat Shmona |
| 19 | MID | José Luis Rodríguez | FC Juárez |
| 20 | MID | Cesar Yanis | CD Cobresal |
| 21 | MID | Yoel Bárcenas | Mazatlán FC |
| 23 | MID | Alberto Quintero | CD Plaza Amador |
| 24 | MID | Azarías Londoño | CD Universidad |
| 7 | FWD | Ismael Díaz | Club León |
| 9 | FWD | José Fajardo | Universidad Católica |
| 25 | FWD | Cecilio Waterman | Universidad de Concepción |
| 26 | FWD | Tomás Rodríguez | Deportivo Saprissa |
Key Players to Watch
- Adalberto Carrasquilla: The creative heart of Panama’s midfield and widely regarded as one of CONCACAF’s most technically gifted players, capable of unlocking any defence on his day.
- José Fajardo: Panama’s primary goal threat and joint top scorer during qualifying, Fajardo’s movement and composure in front of goal will be crucial if Los Canaleros are to cause an upset.
- Amir Murillo: The Beşiktaş full-back brings genuine European top-flight experience to Panama’s defence and offers a real attacking threat down the right flank.
Croatia Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Dominik Livaković | Dinamo Zagreb |
| 12 | GK | Dominik Kotarski | FC Copenhagen |
| 23 | GK | Ivor Pandur | Hull City |
| 2 | DEF | Josip Stanišić | Bayern Munich |
| 3 | DEF | Joško Gvardiol | Manchester City |
| 4 | DEF | Duje Ćaleta-Car | Real Sociedad |
| 5 | DEF | Josip Šutalo | Ajax Amsterdam |
| 6 | DEF | Marin Pongračić | Fiorentina |
| 17 | DEF | Martin Erlić | FC Midtjylland |
| 22 | DEF | Luka Vušković | Hamburger SV |
| 8 | MID | Mateo Kovačić | Manchester City |
| 10 | MID | Luka Modrić (C) | AC Milan |
| 11 | MID | Nikola Vlašić | Torino |
| 14 | MID | Kristijan Jakić | FC Augsburg |
| 15 | MID | Mario Pašalić | Atalanta |
| 16 | MID | Nikola Moro | Bologna |
| 18 | MID | Martin Baturina | Como |
| 19 | MID | Luka Sučić | Real Sociedad |
| 20 | MID | Petar Sučić | Inter Milan |
| 21 | MID | Toni Fruk | HNK Rijeka |
| 7 | FWD | Ivan Perišić | PSV Eindhoven |
| 9 | FWD | Andrej Kramarić | Hoffenheim |
| 13 | FWD | Ante Budimir | Osasuna |
| 24 | FWD | Petar Musa | FC Dallas |
| 25 | FWD | Igor Matanović | SC Freiburg |
| 26 | FWD | Marco Pašalić | Orlando City |
Key Players to Watch
- Luka Modrić: Now 40 and Croatia’s all-time caps record holder with 196 international appearances, Modrić at AC Milan remains the team’s fulcrum — his ability to dictate tempo from deep will be Croatia’s biggest weapon against Panama’s low block.
- Joško Gvardiol: The Manchester City defender is world-class in possession and devastatingly effective driving forward from left-back, offering creativity that most fullbacks simply cannot match.
- Andrej Kramarić: With Croatia potentially needing goals to ease Group L qualification nerves, the Hoffenheim striker’s positioning and lethal finishing from inside the box make him the likeliest match-winner.
Upcoming Match Schedule
Panama — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2026 | Ghana | Group L, MD1 | BMO Field, Toronto | 7:00 PM |
| 23 June 2026 | Croatia | Group L, MD2 | BMO Field, Toronto | 7:00 PM |
| 27 June 2026 | England | Group L, MD3 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | 5:00 PM |
Croatia — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2026 | England | Group L, MD1 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | 4:00 PM |
| 23 June 2026 | Panama | Group L, MD2 | BMO Field, Toronto | 7:00 PM |
| 27 June 2026 | Ghana | Group L, MD3 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | 5:00 PM |
Panama vs Croatia Prediction
Croatia have the superior squad depth, European pedigree, and the experience of deep World Cup runs — with Modrić, Kovačić, and Kramarić all capable of deciding a game at this level, the Vatreni should ultimately have enough to overcome Panama’s dogged defensive structure.
Panama’s discipline and set-piece threat give them a fighting chance, especially if Godoy is fit to organise the press and disrupt Croatia’s rhythm in midfield.
The most likely outcome is a 2-0 victory for Croatia — Kramarić to open the scoring, with Panama’s energy fading in the second half as Croatian quality prevails.
That said, football at a World Cup rarely follows the script, and Panama’s 2018 debutants proved their spirit even in defeat — do not rule out a spirited second-half resistance from Los Canaleros.
FAQs
What time does Panama vs Croatia kick off?
Panama vs Croatia kicks off at 7:00 PM ET / 11:00 PM GMT on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. For fans in Croatia, that means a late 1:00 AM CEST start in the early hours of Wednesday, while Panama viewers can tune in at 6:00 PM local time.
Where can I watch Panama vs Croatia in the USA?
In the United States, you can watch Panama vs Croatia Live on FOX or FS1 for English commentary, with Spanish coverage available on Telemundo and Peacock. Streaming options include Fubo TV, the FOX Sports app, and FoxSports.com — most require a cable subscription or a paid streaming plan.
Have Panama and Croatia played each other before?
This is the first senior international meeting between Panama and Croatia — there is no previous head-to-head record between the two nations heading into this Group L clash.
Who is the key player to watch in Panama vs Croatia?
Luka Modrić is the standout name — the 40-year-old captain is Croatia’s record appearance holder and still dictates matches from deep with his extraordinary passing range and reading of the game. For Panama, Adalberto Carrasquilla is the creative focal point and the man most capable of surprising Croatia in midfield.
Who is predicted to win Panama vs Croatia?
Croatia are strong favourites to win, with most analysts and odds-makers backing the Vatreni by a margin. However, Panama’s tournament organisation and counter-attacking threats in Ismael Díaz and José Fajardo mean this should not be dismissed as a foregone conclusion — a narrow 2-0 Croatia victory is the most likely outcome.
