Panama vs Croatia Key Stats: FIFA World Cup 2026
by Trystan Pugh ·
Updated
Below you can find key stats for Panama vs Croatia. From historical trends to player milestones, we have you covered for every match at FIFA World Cup 2026 in USA, Canada & Mexico!
- This is the first meeting between Panama and Croatia.
- Panama have faced two European teams previously at the FIFA World Cup: a 0-3 defeat against Belgium and a 1-6 loss against England, both in 2018.
- Panama are aiming for a first positive result at the FIFA World Cup having lost their first four matches in the competition.
- Édgar Yoel Bárcenas, José Luis Rodríguez and Aníbal Godoy are the only players to have made an appearance in all four of Panama’s World Cup matches to date.
- Croatia have won two and lost two of their four FIFA World Cup matches against Concacaf opponents, with their most recent encounter being a 4-1 victory over Canada in the 2022 group stage.
- Only three of Croatia’s 31 previous FIFA World Cup matches finished goalless.
- The defeat against England in their opening match ended a six-match unbeaten run in FIFA World Cup group stage matches for Croatia (W4 D2).
- Luka Modrić could make his 200th international appearance for Croatia, becoming only the second European men’s player to reach the landmark.
- Luka Modrić has featured in each of Croatia’s last 20 FIFA World Cup matches — a streak that began after their opening game of the 2006 finals against Brazil.
