Croatia starting lineup vs Panama confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

These sides are going to collide for the first time.

For their second group stage game, the Croatia national football team will battle the Panama national football team. This 2026 FIFA World Cup contest is going to take place at the Toronto Stadium.

Luka Modric and company are off to a poor start to their campaign. They were outplayed by England in their opening game of the mega competition and faced a 2-4 defeat. The Croatian national football team will be under pressure for their next one. A loss for them here will knock them out of the grandest stage of them all.

The Panama national football team are also coming in with a loss in their first group stage game. It was quite a close game for them, but after conceding a late goal, they faced a 0-1 loss at the hands of Ghana. They will now be looking to make a comeback and cannot afford another defeat here. Against Vatreni, it is going to be a tough outing for them.

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Croatia’s starting lineup for their World Cup game against Panama

Croatia predicted (4-2-3-1): Dominik Livaković (GK); Josip Stanisic, Marin Pongracic, Josip Sutalo, Josko Gvardiol; Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric (C); Mario Pasalic, Martin Baturina, Ivan Perisic; Petar Musa

Substitutes: Dominik Kotarski (GK), Ivor Pandur (GK), Martin Erlic, Luka Vuskovic, Nikola Vlasic, Luka Sucic, Kristijan Jakic, Nikola Moro, Toni Fruk, Andrej Kramaric, Mario Pasalic, Igor Matanovic, Petar Sucic, Ante Budimir, Duje Caleta-Car

Thoughts on the lineup

Dominik Livaković will be the first-choice goalkeeper. Josip Stanisic, Duje Caleta-Car, Josip Sutalo and Josko Gvardiol are going to be the main men in the backline.

Luka Modric is all set to captain the Croatia national football team at the FIFA World Cup 2026. On the pitch, Petar Sucic and Martin Baturina will accompany the veteran midfielder in establishing control.

Ante Budimir will be the sole striker, with Ivan Perisic and Mario Pasalic on the flanks in the final third.

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