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Panama confirmed to fail to advance to 2026 World Cup 1/16
June 24, 2026 · TaegeukGoal
Panama lost 0-1 to Croatia, losing its 1/16 chance of advancing to the 2026 World Cup.
Panama lost its 1/16 chance of advancing to the 2026 World Football Championship. Panama lost 0-1 to Croatia in the second match. Previously, they also faced a difficult situation, losing 0-1 to Ghana. With this loss, Panama was included in the early elimination team along with Haiti, Türkiye, Tunisia and Jordan. The only goal of the game was scored by Croatian striker Ante Budimir in the 54th minute. The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. Argentina, who became the world champion at the 2022 Qatar Games, won the championship by beating France 4-2 after a 3-3 draw.