Croatia hopes for victory against Panama in Modrić's 200th team match

Croatia is targeting a win against Panama in their upcoming World Cup fixture, a match that carries significant weight for both teams' progression and will be a landmark occasion for captain Luka Modrić. The game marks Modrić's 200th cap for the national team, a milestone celebrated by his teammates.

Andrej Kramarić, a Croatian forward playing for Hoffenheim, expressed confidence in his team's ability to secure three points. He noted that Panama presents a different challenge compared to their previous opponent, England. Kramarić anticipates Croatia will enjoy more possession and adopt a distinct offensive strategy.

"Against Panama, we will have more possession, Panama is a different opponent. We will have a different approach in attack. We are simply going to win the match and get the three points," Kramarić stated, as reported by the sports portal Sportklub.

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Against Panama, we will have more possession, Panama is a different opponent. We will have a different approach in attack. We are simply going to win the match and get the three points.

Croatia, a team with a strong World Cup history, including a third-place finish in 2022 and a runner-up spot in 2018, faces a must-win situation to advance from the group stage. Panama, similarly, is in a precarious position after suffering a late defeat in their recent match against Ghana, where they conceded a decisive goal in stoppage time.

Modrić, the 40-year-old captain, is set to become the most-capped player in Croatian history with this match. Kramarić paid tribute to his leader, saying, "We can only say: thank you, captain, for showing us the way and for the honor of having been able to live this experience and play by your side. We will give everything for him and for Croatia, and I believe the victory will come."

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We can only say: thank you, captain, for showing us the way and for the honor of having been able to live this experience and play by your side. We will give everything for him and for Croatia, and I believe the victory will come.