Croatia seeks its first points in the 2026 World Cup against an equally winless Panama. Where can you watch the match live on TV and via livestream? Here’s all the broadcast information.
The 2018 World Cup runner-up and 2022 third-place finisher, Croatia, needs to perform. After losing their opening match of the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico to a formidable opponent, England, Luka Modric and his team fell 2-4. They now aim for their first three points against underdog Panama, who also lost their opener 0-1 to Ghana.
The crucial question for the Panama vs. Croatia duel is: where can you catch all the action live on TV and livestream? Here’s the breakdown of the World Cup match broadcast.
Panama vs. Croatia Live Broadcast: TV and Livestream Options
Where is Panama vs. Croatia being shown? The answer: exclusively on MagentaTV in Germany.
| Match | Panama — Croatia |
| Date | Wednesday, June 24 |
| Kick-off (German Time) | 1 AM |
| Venue | BMO Field, Toronto, Canada |
| Live Free-to-Air TV Broadcast | — |
| Free Livestream Broadcast | — |
| Live Pay-TV / Subscription Livestream | MagentaTV |
No Free-to-Air Broadcast for Panama vs. Croatia
There will be no free-to-air television broadcast for this match. Those hoping to watch Croatia play Panama on ARD or ZDF will be disappointed. While these public broadcasters hold rights to the 2026 World Cup, they do not cover all 104 games. ARD and ZDF will each broadcast 30 matches, totaling 60 games.
All 104 games of the World Cup will be available live on MagentaTV. The Telekom broadcaster will exclusively offer 44 matches, including Panama vs. Croatia.
An active subscription is required to watch the full 90 minutes live. The MagentaTV Flex subscription is recommended for the World Cup, costing eleven euros per month and cancellable monthly.
The match between Panama and Croatia will be commented on by Jonas Friedrich. Johannes B. Kerner and Laura Wontorra will be among the hosts for MagentaTV during the World Cup, with notable experts like Mats Hummels, Thomas Müller, and Jürgen Klopp. Wolff Fuss will commentate on the German matches, supported by Robert Andrich as co-commentator.
Football Live Today: Panama — Croatia Live on MagentaTV
- Broadcast Start: Today (June 24), 0 AM
- Hosts: Johannes B. Kerner, Laura Wontorra
- Experts: Jürgen Klopp, Thomas Müller, Mats Hummels
- Commentator: Jonas Friedrich
World Cup Group L Standings
| Position | Nation | Goal Difference | Points |
| 1 | England | 4:2 | 3 |
| 2 | Ghana | 1:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Panama | 0:1 | 0 |
| 4 | Croatia | 2:4 | 0 |