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Budimir's Winner Saves Croatia as Modric Earns 200th Cap Against Panama

Ante Budimir scored the only goal as Croatia beat Panama at the World Cup, rescuing their campaign with a tight victory. The win coincided with Luka Modric's 200th international cap, a milestone marked by his teammates wearing special tribute T-shirts after the final whistle. The result keeps Croatia's World Cup campaign alive, with Budimir's goal proving the difference in what was a must-win moment for the side.

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