Updated: 2026-07-01 | Results and data follow FIFA’s official announcements; please double-check live information.
Croatia edged Ghana 2-1 at Philadelphia Stadium to book their place in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage out of Group L. Petar Sučić opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a long-range strike from outside the box, before Ghana hit back through Derrick Luckassen in the 73rd minute, his equaliser confirmed only after a VAR review.
The decisive moment arrived in the 83rd minute, when Nikola Vlašić headed home a Luka Modrić corner to restore Croatia’s lead and settle the contest. The result saw Croatia advance as Group L runners-up behind England, while Ghana finished third and were eliminated. Croatia now move on to face Portugal in the Round of 32 in Toronto on 3 July. For more fixtures and broadcast details, see our World Cup Canada hub and where to watch in Canada, with all arrangements subject to FIFA’s official announcements.
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