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Croatia beats Panama to stay alive as Modric marks 200th cap
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First reported by N12 · Jun 24, 2026
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Croatia beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto to earn its first points in Group 12 of the 2026 World Cup. Ante Budimir scored in the 54th minute, Luka Modric made his 200th international appearance, and Croatia will now meet Ghana with a knockout berth on the line.
- 01Budimir scored the winner in the 54th minute after coming off the bench at halftime.
- 02Croatia beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto and took its first Group 12 points.
- 03Luka Modric reached 200 Croatia caps, a men’s international milestone shared by only three others.
- 04Panama was eliminated after a second straight loss.
- 05Croatia will face Ghana on Saturday; Panama plays England in a dead rubber.
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