Panama vs Croatia – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Panama arrive at Toronto Stadium knowing this is as close to a must-win match as the group stage gets.

Thomas Christiansen watched his side produce an encouraging performance against Ghana on matchday one, controlling 62 per cent of possession and registering 11 shots — only to be undone by Caleb Yirenkyi’s stoppage-time strike.

It was a painful way to lose, but there were enough positives to suggest Panama can trouble Croatia. A point here would keep their knockout hopes alive; a win would transform the group entirely.

Panama team news

Christiansen is expected to resist the urge to make sweeping changes, with the XI that impressed against Ghana largely intact.

Orlando Mosquera continues in goal. Jiovany Ramos, Jose Cordoba and Andres Andrade anchor the three-man defence, with Michael Amir Murillo and Cesar Blackman as the wing-backs.

Both Blackman and key midfielder Carlos Harvey must stay out of the referee’s book tonight — another yellow card for either would rule them out of the final group match.

Harvey partners Cristian Martinez in the engine room, with captain Anibal Godoy providing the midfield anchor and Yoel Barcenas — set to earn his 106th cap — providing energy and width.

Cecilio Waterman leads the line, with Jose Luis Rodriguez in support. Adalberto Carrasquilla missed the Ghana match with a groin strain but could be in contention for a place on the bench tonight.

Panama predicted lineup

Panama possible starting XI: Mosquera; Blackman, Ramos, Córdoba; Murillo, Harvey, Martínez, Andrade; Bárcenas, Waterman, Rodríguez

When does the match kick off?

The Group L fixture kicks off at midnight BST in the early hours of Wednesday, 24 June 2026, at Toronto Stadium.

How to watch Panama vs Croatia?

UK viewers can watch the match live and free-to-air on BBC One, with a live stream available via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

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