Croatia Edge Ghana in Group L Thriller
Croatia secured a vital 2–1 victory over Ghana in World Cup 2026 hub Group L action on 27 June 2026, with Vlašić’s late strike proving the decisive blow in a contest that swung back and forth in the closing stages.
P. Sučić gave Croatia the perfect start, finding the net in the 31st minute to put his side firmly in control. That lead held until the 73rd minute, when Luckassen pulled Ghana level and set up a nervy finale.
Vlašić Delivers When It Mattered
With the match finely balanced, Croatia found the quality to break Ghana’s resistance. Vlašić struck in the 83rd minute to restore Croatia’s lead and, ultimately, claim the three points. Ghana pressed for a second equaliser but could not find a way through, leaving Croatia to celebrate a hard-fought win.
The result means Croatia finish their group-stage campaign on six points, sitting second in Group L behind England, who top the table with seven points from three games. Ghana end the group stage on four points, while Panama are eliminated with no points from their three fixtures. The full picture of where sides stand can be found in the live World Cup 2026 standings.
For Croatia, the win confirms their place in the knockout rounds. Ghana, despite their four-point return, must wait to see whether that tally is sufficient to progress depending on other results across the tournament.