New Delhi, June 23 -- Croatia will take on Panama on Tuesday, with both teams looking for a crucial win in their Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will take place at the Toronto Stadium in Canada.

Croatia suffered a 4-2 loss to European rivals England in their first group-stage game, whereas Panama suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Ghana. Luka Modric's Croatia side possesses the pedigree of competing at elite tournaments.

They reached the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where they lost to France. In 2022, they reached the round of 16 stage, where they lost to Japan on penalties.

Croatia, however, will face a Panama side that was defensively resilient for most of their game against Ghana but conceded a goal in ...