Ante Budimir
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Non existent Saturday
Budimir recorded four accurate passes in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Ghana.
Analysis: Budimir struggled to make an impact on Saturday, failing to register a shot and managing only nine touches in 66 minutes against Ghana. He earned the start after scoring off the bench versus Panama, but he was unable to build on that momentum and offered little threat for Croatia in this match. With such a quiet performance, Petar Musa is the more likely option to return to the starting lineup for Thursday's Round of 32 clash with Portugal, where Croatia will need more presence and productivity up front.
Scores winner versus Panama
Budimir scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Panama.
Analysis: After not appearing in the opening match versus England, Budimir subbed onto the pitch at halftime versus Panama. It did not take him long to make an impact as he scored in the 54th minute off an excellent Josip Stanisic cross. It was his only shot in the match but it was enough to earn Croatia its first win of the 2026 World Cup. Next up is a crucial matchup versus Ghana on Saturday, and a win is necessary for Croatia to finish second in the group. Ghana has not allowed a goal through two matches, so Budimir could see more playing time to try and break through that defense.
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