A pair of first-day losers meet in Group L play as Panama squares off with Croatia in Toronto on June 23. Panama continues to look for its first-ever point at a Mens World Cup, though it nearly came in the first match of this tournament.

A late, late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi saw Ghana turn one point into three as they beat a spirited Panama in their World Cup opener. A dynamic Panama side had the better of the chances, especially in the first half where they blunted Ghana (who took zero shots on goal in the first 45).

The FIFA World Cup continues in Toronto with Panama and Croatia playing in Group L action. Croatia star Luka Modric takes a shot in a World Cup match vs. England last week. The World Cup is back in Toronto today while the Canadian men’s team continues to train in Vancouver.

Croatia ⁠head coach Zlatko Dalic called on his team to act like favourites and improve in ⁠defence when they face Panama in a World Cup clash neither team can afford ‌to lose.

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Croatia will look to right the ship when they meet Panama in Group L. They come after being beaten 4-2 by England in their opening match.

PANAMA and Croatia are set to clash in Toronto with both teams in need of a positive result having lost their respective opening games. SunSport’s betting experts have previewed this Group L