Croatia 2-1 Ghana result, stats and report

Portugal edged Croatia in a pulsating World Cup group stage tie, with a 90th-minute header settling a match that told two very different statistical stories. Elena Santos breaks down what the numbers reveal and what they conceal.

Colombia grind out a 1-0 win over Ghana in the World Cup 2026, courtesy of an early goal and a goalkeeping masterclass from the Ghanaian keeper who had absolutely nothing to do. Jay Thompson breaks down the scenes.

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.

Croatia secured a 1-0 victory over Panama in their World Cup 2026 group stage opener, but the pre-match signals pointed to a more open game than the scoreline suggests, with the model's BTTS and over 2.5 goals projections failing to materialise in a match that finished well under expectations on volume.

Alex Scott played through thigh pain to star on his full England debut in the 7-0 win over Croatia, but the injury has worsened into a problem that could keep him out for two months, prompting Thomas Tuchel to apologise to Bournemouth manager Marco Rose.

Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia manager 14 years after his first spell, facing England in a behind-closed-doors Nations League match in Rijeka. His charm helped build the foundations for Zlatko Dalic's golden generation, but succeeding the most successful coach in Croatian history will take more than nostalgia.