PanamavsCroatie

Panama meet Croatia at BMO Field on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, match 47 of the tournament and the pivot of the group — by now both sides know exactly what a win is worth. Group L sends its top two through automatically, with the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advancing — so neither side can afford a flat ninety minutes.

Toronto provides the stage — hosts Canada’s opening match; the venue was temporarily expanded toward 45,000 seats for the tournament. Kickoff is 19:00 stadium time (EDT); fans of Panama and Croatia can check the exact hour back home in the times panel below.