Croatia secured a 1-0 victory over Panama in their Group L fixture at BMO Field, Toronto, on Tuesday, June 23. The only goal of the game came in the second half, ensuring Croatia took all three points in this group stage match.

The decisive moment arrived in the 54th minute when A. Budimir, who had been substituted on at half-time, found the back of the net for Croatia. He was assisted by J. Stanisic, with the goal coming from open play.

The match saw a total of two yellow cards issued. Panama's Y. Barcenas was booked in the 61st minute, followed by Croatia's P. Sucic in the 90+2nd minute. Both teams made multiple substitutions as the game progressed. Croatia introduced A. Budimir and A. Kramaric at the start of the second half, replacing P. Musa and J. Gvardiol respectively. Later, L. Sucic and P. Sucic came on for M. Pasalic and M. Kovacic in the 72nd minute, and M. Pasalic replaced L. Modric in the 81st minute.

Panama's substitutions included C. Waterman for J. Ramos in the 77th minute, A. Londono for J. Fajardo in the 83rd minute, and E. Davis and T. Rodriguez for C. Blackman and Y. Barcenas in the 90th minute.