Croatia beats Panama 1-0, Group L fate set for final round
Ante Budimir’s goal eliminated Panama, while Croatia must take points against Ghana to advance.
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England target Round of 32 berth against Ghana in Boston
A win would send England through even faster if Croatia beat Panama in the other Group L match.
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Budimir's 54th-minute goal kept Croatia alive, eliminated Panama
What's next: Croatia moved to third in Group L and stayed in the race for a last-32 berth, while Panama exited after two 1-0 losses.
Ghana face Panama in Toronto with Ayew leading Black Stars
Ghana are without Thomas Partey because of visa issues in Canada, while Panama line up in a 3-4-3.
Canada blocks Thomas Partey from Ghana’s World Cup opener
What’s new: A judge rejected an emergency appeal after court filings said Partey did not disclose UK sexual-violence charges on his visa application.