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Group L · Saturday, June 27, 2026

Croatia vs Ghana Result - FIFA World Cup 2026

Croatia 2–1 Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 result at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with final score, goals, cards, lineups, match timeline, and full statistics.

CroatiaCRO
Full Time
2–1
HT 1–0
GhanaGHA
Performance

Match Statistics

Stats
PlayerGoals
1
Petar Sucic
1
2
Derrick Luckassen
1
3
Nikola Vlasic
1
CRO
Stats
GHA
53.3%Possession46.7%
4Shots on Target1
0Saves2
3Corner Kicks2
9Fouls13
90%Pass Accuracy90%
CROShotsGHA
8Total Shots6
4On Target1
2Blocked2
CRODefenseGHA
0Saves2
1Offsides2
9Fouls13
CRODisciplineGHA
3Corner Kicks2
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
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Match Timeline

CroatiaMatch TimelineGhana
Petar SucicAssist: Mateo Kovacic
31'
45'
↑ Fatawu Issahaku↓ Jonas Adjetey
45'
↑ Kojo Peprah Oppong↓ Elisha Owusu
↑ Igor Matanovic↓ Ante Budimir
66'
Ivan PerisicYellow card
68'
71'
↑ Brandon Thomas-Asante↓ Kamaldeen Sulemana
71'
↑ Ernest Nuamah↓ Jordan Ayew
73'
Derrick LuckassenAssist: Ernest Nuamah
↑ Mario Pasalic↓ Mateo Kovacic
78'
Nikola VlasicAssist: Luka Modric
83'
85'
↑ Caleb Yirenkyi↓ Kwasi Sibo
↑ Marco Pasalic↓ Martin Baturina
88'
↑ Josko Gvardiol↓ Nikola Vlasic
88'
90+4'
Kojo Peprah OppongYellow card
Starting XI

World Cup 2026 Team Lineups

Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-offSaturday, June 27, 2026 · UTC
StageGroup stageGroup L
StadiumLincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · 69,000 capacity
StatusFull timeMatchday 3
Result breakdownHalf-time: 1–0
Officials
Drew FischerREFEREE
Stadium

Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
69,000Capacity2003OpenedOpenRoof

The Eagles’ home in the cradle of American independence hosts group games and a round-of-16 tie during the World Cup summer.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

FIFA Ranking#11
Head CoachZlatko Dalić
CaptainLuka Modrić
All-time Top ScorerDavor Šuker (45 goals)
Most CapsLuka Modrić (197)
Known AsVatreni, Kockasti

Croatia, nicknamed Vatreni (Blazers), are a UEFA member who have established themselves as one of Europe's most consistent overachievers since gaining independence — reaching the World Cup final in 2018 and finishing third in both 1998 and 2022, all with a relatively small footballing pool.

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FIFA Ranking#74
Head CoachCarlos Queiroz
CaptainJordan Ayew
All-time Top ScorerAsamoah Gyan (51 goals)
Most CapsAndré Ayew (120)
Known AsBlack Stars

Ghana's Black Stars were the dominant force in African football through the 1960s and 1980s, winning four Africa Cup of Nations titles, and they remain the last African team to reach a World Cup semi-final — denied by Luis Suárez's infamous handball in the 2010 quarter-final against Uruguay. Despite fading from their continental heights, the Black Stars continue to be one of Africa's most recognisable and widely followed football brands.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Croatia vs Ghana?
The final score was Croatia 2–1 Ghana (Group L, FIFA World Cup 2026).
Where was Croatia vs Ghana played?
The match was played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What stage was the Croatia vs Ghana match?
This was a Group L match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.