Croatia beat Panama 1-0 in Group L at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with the match’s only goal coming from Ante Budimir. The result eliminates Panama from the tournament and leaves them with no points from five World Cup matches across the 2018 and 2022 editions. Croatia secure three points on a historic night for Luka Modrić, who makes his 200th international appearance, becoming the fourth player in men’s football to reach the 200-cap milestone. With the win, Croatia move to within a point of the leaders of the group standings, sitting one point behind England and Ghana as the group’s qualification race continues. The match is described as being decided by Budimir’s finish, with limited chances and a low-scoring tournament day. Modrić’s landmark appearance and Croatia’s narrow victory define the game, as both outlets report Panama’s elimination and Croatia’s brief climb in the group table.