Panama vs Croatia
Panama vs Croatia preview
Panama vs Croatia is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group L. Panama (Seed #48) face Croatia (#46) on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at BMO Field. With both sides ranked within 2 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
BMO Field (capacity 45,500) is the open-roof home of the Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL). It sits 76m above sea level in Toronto. June/July temperatures in Toronto average a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Panama have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Croatia have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Panama vs Croatia — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Panama | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #48 | #46 |
| Confederation | CONCACAF | UEFA |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Panama vs Croatia data
// Fetch live data for Panama vs Croatia
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-23',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 23
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Panama vs Croatia at the 2026 World Cup?
Panama vs Croatia is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, kicking off at Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:00:00 UTC at BMO Field, Toronto.
What stage is Panama vs Croatia?
Panama vs Croatia is a Group Stage fixture in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Panama vs Croatia?
BMO Field (capacity 45,500, opened 2007, open roof, natural grass) in Toronto hosts Panama vs Croatia.
Who is favoured to win Panama vs Croatia?
Croatia go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #46, with Panama seeded #48. Croatia's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Panama's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Panama vs Croatia are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Panama vs Croatia?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Panama vs Croatia in my timezone?
Panama vs Croatia kicks off at Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Panama vs Croatia stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-23) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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