Croatia secures knockout spot after 2-1 win over Ghana

Croatia defeated Ghana 2‑1 in the Group L match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, earning a place in the round of 32. Nikola Vlašić opened the scoring with a header from a corner in the 83rd minute, while Petar Sučić and Luka Modrić contributed to the attacking play. Ghana equalised in the 73rd minute through a free‑kick by Derrick Lucasen, but Croatia reclaimed the lead shortly after.

The victory leaves Croatia in second place in Group L and guarantees their progression to the knockout stage, while Ghana must rely on results from other group fixtures to stay in contention.