Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterCroatia and Panama are both looking to bounce back from losses in their first games.Croatia were beaten 4-2 by England in the first game, while Panama were suckerpunched by Ghana so with third-place slots getting into the next round, both sides will know a win might just go a long way to getting them into the knockouts.Which one will this one go?Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kCroatia vs Panama odds from BOYLE SPORTSCroatia WIN - 2/5Draw - 10/3Panama WIN - 6/1Croatia vs Panama predictionLet's make no mistake about it: Panama are vastly improved from their first World Cup eight years ago and won't be pushovers.They put in a resilient performance against the Ghanaians, and with Croatia likely having to rely on transitional moments against the English, they might have to rethink how they approach a totally different game. You may like How to watch Panama vs Croatia or FREE at World Cup 2026 England vs Croatia prediction as Thomas Tuchel leads the Three Lions at his first major tournament England vs Croatia prediction, as Three Lions look for World Cup revenge The midfield battle is one that we can probably see coming, however: expect Modric, now in his 40s, to control proceedings, with Croatia looking for openings and Panama looking to break.As the Kockasti showed in Matchday 1, they do have quality in attacking areas, with ingenuity to find space: it would be a shock if they don't win this one.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Panama may have to do their very best impression of Ghana earlier on tonight in order to hang on for a draw against one of the stronger teams in this competition but just as in their first match, we predict that they won't be able to hang on forever.Score prediction: Croatia 2-0 PanamaHow to watch Croatia vs PanamaYou can watch Croatia vs Panama in Group L of World Cup 2026 for free.The match will be broadcast live on BBC One in the UK, FOX in the United States and SBS in Australia.What's your England vs Ghana prediction? Let us know below...TOPICSCroatiaPanamaWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Mark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robsons time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
