Croatia vs Panama FIFA World Cup 2026: Kick-off Time and Starting XI

Croatia and Panama are set to clash in an upcoming World Cup match at the BMO Field, Toronto. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 AM PKT, June 24.

Panama go into this second match after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ghana in their opening game. If they lose again, their chances of moving forward will almost be over.

Croatia are in a similar spot after losing 4-2 to England in their first match. They will be pushing hard for a win here to get their World Cup campaign back on track.

Both teams really need points, so it should be a tight and intense game. It’s also their first ever competitive meeting, which makes the result harder to predict.

For the upcoming encounter, both sides are ready with their starting XI. Let’s take a look at their lineups below.

Croatia Starting XI

Dominik Livaković (GK); Josip Stanisic, Marin Pongracic, Josip Sutalo, Josko Gvardiol; Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric (C); Mario Pasalic, Martin Baturina, Ivan Perisic; Petar Musa

Panama Starting XI

Orlando Mosquera; Cesar Blackman, Jiovany Ramos, Jose Cordoba; Michael Amir Murillo, Carlos Harvey, Cristian Martinez, Andres Andrade; Yoel Barcenas (c), Jose Fajardo, Jose Luis Rodriguez.