Panama v Croatia: World Cup 2026 – live

Panama faced Croatia in a World Cup 2026 qualifying or tournament match, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm EDT / 12am BST. The match featured a strongly pro-Croatia crowd, with veteran midfielder Luka Modrić receiving a particularly emotional reception amid speculation that this could be one of his final international appearances. The live coverage noted a similar sentiment was felt during the Qatar World Cup, suggesting Modrić's international career may be drawing to a close.