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Croatia vs Ghana

World Cup 2026Full time · 27 Jun 2026
Croatia

Croatia

Won · xG 0.48LWWLLast 5
Full time
2 — 1
90+4'
⚽ Petar Sučić 31' · ⚽ unknown 73' · ⚽ Nikola Vlašić 83'

Ghana

Lost · xG 0.63LLDWLast 5
Ghana
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ CRO · last goal · 83'
58
42
CRO · 0.48 xG0.63 xG · GHA
Match StoryFull breakdown

Croatia 2–1 Ghana

Croatia ground out a 2-1 victory over Ghana to move out of third place in their World Cup 2026 group, but the underlying shape of this contest raises questions about how much Zlatko Dalic's side can genuinely threaten from here.

World Cup 2026Sat 27 Jun, 22:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Croatia picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Croatia end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionWorld Cup 2026
First Goal
Petar Sučić
31'⚽
Petar Sučić
Mateo KovacicAssist: Mateo Kovacic
Match Report
Croatia 2-1 Ghana: Modest Three Points That Tell a More Complicated Story
MVMarcus Vale

Croatia 2-1 Ghana: Modest Three Points That Tell a More Complicated Story

Croatia ground out a 2-1 victory over Ghana to move out of third place in their World Cup 2026 group, but the underlying shape of this contest raises questions about how much Zlatko Dalic's side can genuinely threaten from here.

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Key Events
  1. 31'
    CroatiaPetar SučićPetar Sučić
    assist: Mateo Kovacic
  2. 46'
    GhanaIssahaku FatawuIssahaku Fatawu
    off: Elisha Owusu
  3. 46'
    GhanaKojo Peprah OppongKojo Peprah Oppong
    off: Jonas Adjetey
  4. 66'
    CroatiaIgor MatanovicIgor Matanovic
    off: Ante Budimir
  5. 68'
    CroatiaIvan PerišićIvan Perišić
    Foul
  6. 71'
    GhanaErnest NuamahErnest Nuamah
    off: Kamaldeen Sulemana
  7. 71'
    GhanaBrandon Thomas-AsanteBrandon Thomas-Asante
    off: Jordan Ayew
  8. 73'
    Ghana
    assist: Ernest Nuamah
  9. 76'
    Ghana
  10. 78'
    CroatiaMario PašalićMario Pašalić
    off: Mateo Kovacic
  11. 83'
    CroatiaNikola VlašićNikola Vlašić
    assist: Luka Modrić
  12. 85'
    GhanaCaleb YirenkyiCaleb Yirenkyi
    off: Kwasi Sibo
  13. 88'
    CroatiaMarco PašalićMarco Pašalić
    off: Martin Baturina
  14. 88'
    CroatiaJosko GvardiolJosko Gvardiol
    off: Nikola Vlašić
  15. 90+4'
    GhanaKojo Peprah OppongKojo Peprah Oppong
    Foul
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Croatia 0.48 xGGhana 0.63 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Belgium31205
1Spain32107
1Mexico33009
1England32107
1Brazil32107
1France33009
1Argentina33009
1Switzerland32107
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Croatia vs Ghana?

The match finished 2-1 to Croatia.

Who won Croatia vs Ghana?

Croatia won the match 2-1.

When did Croatia vs Ghana take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 27 June 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Our model backed a Croatia win at 60% probability, and the pick landed. Both sides had shown mixed form heading in; Croatia had won one of five, while Ghana managed just one draw in their last five matches. Both teams scored in half their recent outings, and that pattern held here as the match delivered goals at both ends. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result moved Croatia to 2nd position in their qualification group, consolidating their advantage with three points. Ghana remained in 3rd, now five points adrift of the leaders. Croatia's second consecutive win suggests a positive trajectory after their earlier 2-4 loss to England. Ghana's failure to capitalize on their away trip represents a missed opportunity to close the gap in the group standings.

Croatia v Ghana · World Cup 2026 · 27/06/2026, 22:00:00