World Cup 2026: Panama and Croatia level at halftime (0-0)

Tirs cadres: Panama 0 / Croatia 1
Tirs: Panama 1 / Croatia 2
Possession: Panama 36% / Croatia 64%
Corners: Panama 0 / Croatia 1
Fautes: Panama 9 / Croatia 5
Passes: Panama 172 / Croatia 310
Precision des passes: Panama 79% / Croatia 88%
xG: Panama 0.06 / Croatia 0.05

The contest has seen Croatia hold a slight edge, with 58% possession compared with 42% for Panama. Despite that control, clear chances have been rare, with each team registering just one shot on target according to the first-half statistics. Defensive solidity has prevailed on both sides, with Panama lining up in a 3-4-3 formation under Thomas Christiansen, while Zlatko Dalić’s Croatia are operating in a 4-2-3-1 setup designed to control midfield.

For Panama, goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera, the central defensive pairing of José Córdoba and Andrés Andrade, as well as midfielders Yoel Bárcenas and César Blackman, have contained Croatia’s attacks. Up front, José Luis Rodríguez and José Fajardo have not yet managed to trouble Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livaković.

For Croatia, Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić are directing play in midfield, supported by Marco Pašalić and Ivan Perišić on the wings. Centre-forward Petar Musa remains isolated up front with few clear opportunities so far. The defence made up of Josip Stanišić, Josip Šutalo, Marin Pongračić and Joško Gvardiol has limited Panama’s incursions.

The tempo remained moderate, with no major incidents such as cards or goals during the first half. Both teams will try to find attacking solutions after the restart, aware that this match will be important for the Group L standings against England and Ghana.