Croatia vs Ghana Result: Croatia 2–1 Ghana — World Cup 2026 Matchday 3
Quick answer: Croatia 2–1 Ghana at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia on June 27, 2026 — Group L, Match 68. Scorers: Croatia: Petar Sučić (31'), Nikola Vlašić (83'). Ghana: Derrick Luckassen (73').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Croatia 2–1 Ghana |
| Group | L |
| Match | #68 (Matchday 3) |
| Date | June 27, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 17:00 |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Stage | Group stage — Matchday 3 |
| Goal scorers | Croatia: Petar Sučić 31', Nikola Vlašić 83'; Ghana: Derrick Luckassen 73' |
Goal Scorers
- 31'Petar Sučić
- 83'Nikola Vlašić
- 73'Derrick Luckassen
Match Summary
Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Petar Sučić and Nikola Vlašić scored either side of Derrick Luckassen's equaliser as the 2022 finalists finished Group L with seven points.
Player of the match: Nikola Vlašić.
Key Moments
- Petar Sučić put Croatia ahead in the 31st minute.
- Derrick Luckassen levelled for Ghana in the 73rd minute.
- Nikola Vlašić restored Croatia's lead in the 83rd minute.
- Ghana pressed for a late equaliser but could not convert.
Group L Standings After Matchday 3
Croatia finish Group L on seven points as group winners. England take second on four points; Ghana and Panama are eliminated.
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What This Means for Croatia & Ghana
Croatia take three points from Matchday 3. Ghana must respond on Matchday 3.
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What's Next — Matchday 3
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Croatia | Full schedule — Group L |
| Ghana | Full schedule — Group L |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Croatia vs Ghana score at World Cup 2026?
Croatia 2–1 Ghana — played at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia on June 27, 2026 (Group L, Matchday 3).
Who won Croatia vs Ghana World Cup 2026?
Croatia won 2–1.
Where was Croatia vs Ghana played?
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — kickoff 17:00 local time.
What group is Croatia vs Ghana in?
Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How does this result affect Group L?
Croatia finish Group L on seven points as group winners. England take second on four points; Ghana and Panama are eliminated.
Who scored in Croatia vs Ghana?
Croatia: Petar Sučić 31', Nikola Vlašić 83'. Ghana: Derrick Luckassen 73'.