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Croatia will face Ghana in the last round of Group L and will advance to the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup with a draw. According to the current standings in other groups, both Croatia and Algeria would secure a spot among the 32 best teams in the world if they draw in the last round, as they would finish ahead of Paraguay as third-placed teams.
How will the knockout stage unfold?
Croatia must beat Ghana or draw if Algeria does the same against Austria. In the event of a defeat, Croatia will struggle to advance.
What will be enough for the knockout stage?
If Croatia and Algeria draw, they will secure a spot in the knockout stage. However, if Senegal beats South Korea by two or more goals, they can overtake Croatia in the overall standings.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | England | 4:2 |
| 2026-06-27 | Ghana | - |
Conclusion
Croatia has a chance to advance to the knockout stage, but must beat Ghana or draw. The upcoming results and standings in other groups will be decisive for the Vatreni.
