Croatia beats Ghana and secures knockout stage spot

Croatia has defeated Ghana 2-1 and secured a spot in the knockout stage of the World Cup, finishing second in Group L behind England.

How did the match go?

Ghana had the opportunity to confirm their great work from the first two matches, but they remained without points and without the possibility of finishing the group in first place against Croatia.

What do Ghanaian media say?

Pulse Ghana writes that the Black Stars suffered their first defeat in this World Cup, but despite that, they qualified for the round of 16 along with Croatia.

What's next for Croatia?

Croatia will now focus on the next match, and Ghanaian media are already showing the next possible step for Ghana in the knockout phase.

Current form of Croatia

Croatia has achieved 1 win, 0 draws, and 4 losses in the last 5 matches. The next match is against the Czech Republic, which will be played on September 26, 2026.