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Croatia earn narrow win to knock out Panama

BBC Sport · Jun 24, 2026, 2:19 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Croatia remain in contention for a last-32 spot at the World Cup after earning their first points in Group L with a win over Panama, who are knocked out of the World Cup following the loss.

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Croatia earn narrow win to knock out Panama

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