Panama will be without key midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla when they take on Croatia in their World Cup Group L match, coach Thomas Christiansen said ​on the eve of Tuesday's clash, as both teams seek to keep ‌their knockout stage hopes alive.

Croatia suffered a 4-2 defeat by England last time out, putting them under pressure to respond on matchday two of the World Cup group stage. Panama were also beaten in their first outing, so this

England face Ghana, Croatia take on Panama and Colombia meet DR Congo as FIFA World Cup 2026 action continues on Wednesday. Fans in India can look forward to an exciting slate of group-stage fixtures across North America.

Croatia are under pressure to bounce back from their defeat by England as they face Panama in World Cup Group L, where Luka Modric will earn his 200th cap.

Watch live BBC TV coverage, listen to Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text updates as Croatia take on Panama at the Toronto Stadium in Group L of the FIFA World Cup.

Panama and Croatia meet in a pivotal World Cup clash at Toronto Stadium on Tuesday that neither side can really afford to lose with qualification for the knockout rounds potentially on ​the line, depending on the result of the day's other Group L fixture.

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).