Croatia secured Group L's first qualification spot with a narrow 1-0 victory over Panama at BMO Field in Toronto. Ante Budimir's 54th-minute strike proved decisive in a match where the visitors dominated possession at 58 percent and created clearer chances, recording two shots on goal compared to Panama's one. Panama pressed hard despite trailing, registering eight total shots and seven corner kicks, but their efforts could not breach Croatia's defense. Budimir earned player of the match honors for his clinical finishing. The result leaves Panama eliminated from contention, while Croatia advances with six points, securing their passage to the knockout stages.