With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now well under way, Panama vs Croatia ranks among the most eagerly awaited games of Wednesday (24/06).
Both teams are back in action at BMO Field from 00:00 UK time.
Read through our Panama vs Croatia prediction before committing to a bet.
Panama vs Croatia prediction for the 2026 World Cup
Our pre-match breakdown shows just how tricky it can be to dig out value in a World Cup tie of this calibre. You will find our top Panama vs Croatia prediction below:
Double Chance: Draw or Croatia
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Croatia is tipped to come out on top, with 13% of the odds leaning towards their win.
Looking for more? Browse all the World Cup odds and dig into this and other ties from the planet's biggest football tournament.
Panama vs Croatia: head-to-head
Panama and Croatia share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.
Panama at the 2026 World Cup
Panama arrive having already played 1 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Panama National Team:
At the World Cup:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)
0 point(s) per game on average
0 goals scored at the World Cup (0 per game)
1 goals conceded at the World Cup (1 per game)
Panama National Team in 2026
9 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 3 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Puma with 3 goal(s)
Most assists: Michael Amir Murillo with 3
Croatia at the 2026 World Cup
Croatia go into this tie with 1 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what Croatia National Team have managed so far:
At the World Cup
0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)
0 point(s) per game on average
2 goals scored at the World Cup (2 per game)
4 goals conceded at the World Cup (4 per game)
Croatia National Team in 2026
9 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Andrej Kramarić with 6 goal(s)
Most assists: Ivan Perišić with 4
Panama vs Croatia statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
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Panama vs Croatia probable lineups
See our likely starting eleven below for our Panama vs Croatia prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Panama: Mosquera, Ramos, Cordoba, Andrade, Murillo, Harvey, Barcenas, Blackman, Martinez, Waterman, Rodriguez
Croatia: Livakovic, Stanisic, Sutalo, Caleta-Car, Gvardiol, Modric, Kovacic, Perisic, Sucic, Budimir, Baturina
The comfirmed lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.
How to watch Panama vs Croatia live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Panama vs Croatia live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 00:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Panama vs Croatia:
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Match details: Panama vs Croatia
🆚 Fixture Panama vs Croatia
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Wednesday, 24/06/2026
🕐 Kick-off 00:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Boulevard
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