Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCroatia secured a 1-0 victory over Panama in their World Cup Group L match, earning crucial points. Ante Budimir scored the decisive goal in the second half, following an assist from Josip Stanisic. The win kept Croatia's hopes of progressing to the latter stages alive, while eliminating Panama from the tournament. The match was a significant occasion for Croatia's midfield maestro Luka Modric, who made his 200th international appearance. Croatia will now face Ghana in their final group stage match, while Panama will play Group L leaders England. In fullCroatia pile pressure on England with nervy World Cup win over eliminated PanamaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in