Croatia beats Ghana 2-1beats Ghana 2-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage

Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 27, 2026, securing a spot in the World Cup knockout round with goals from Nikola Vlašic and Luka Sucic.

Ghana had already guaranteed its own place in the round of 32, marking its first appearance in this stage since 2010. This result extends Croatia's strong tournament history, as they typically excel in the knockout stages despite a slow group start.