Croatia vs Ghana

World Cup · Group Stage 3
CroatiaCroatia
2-1
GhanaGhana
World Cup · Group Stage 3
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Match summary

Half time1-0
Full time2-1

Croatia beat Ghana 2-1. Croatia led 1-0 at half time.

Match timeline
Croatia
Ghana
0′45′90′
How the goals came
  1. 1-0P. Sucic31′
  2. 1-1D. Luckassen73′
  3. 2-1N. Vlasic83′

P. Sucic opened the scoring for Croatia, set up by M. Kovacic (31′). D. Luckassen levelled for Ghana, set up by E. Nuamah (73′). N. Vlasic put Croatia ahead, set up by L. Modric (83′).

Cards and VAR

Yellow cards: Croatia 1, Ghana 1.

In numbers

CroatiaGhana
53%Possession47%
8Shots6
4Shots on target1
3Corners2
0.42Expected goals (xG)0.64

Croatia had 53% of the ball. Shots: Croatia 8 (4 on target), Ghana 6 (1). Expected goals (xG): Croatia 0.42, Ghana 0.64. Top rated: Petar Sučić (Croatia), 8.7.

Match facts

Competition
World Cup · Group Stage 3
Kickoff
Referee
Drew Fischer, Canada
Goals
Croatia: P. Sucic 31′, N. Vlasic 83′
Ghana: D. Luckassen 73′

Questions and answers

Who won Croatia vs Ghana?

Croatia beat Ghana 2-1. P. Sucic opened the scoring for Croatia in the 31st minute. N. Vlasic scored the winner in the 83rd minute.

Who scored in Croatia vs Ghana?

Croatia: P. Sucic 31′, N. Vlasic 83′. Ghana: D. Luckassen 73′.

What were the key stats of Croatia vs Ghana?

Croatia had 53% of the ball. Shots: Croatia 8 (4 on target), Ghana 6 (1). Expected goals (xG): Croatia 0.42, Ghana 0.64. Corners: Croatia 3, Ghana 2.

Who was the best player in Croatia vs Ghana?

Top rated: Petar Sučić (Croatia), 8.7. He scored 1 of the goals.

Were there any red cards in Croatia vs Ghana?

No player was sent off.

When and where was Croatia vs Ghana played?

Croatia vs Ghana was played on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 21:00 UTC. Competition: World Cup, Group Stage 3.

Who started for Croatia and Ghana?

Croatia (4-2-3-1, coach Zlatko Dalic): D. Livakovic, J. Stanisic, J. Sutalo, M. Pongracic, I. Perisic, L. Modric, M. Kovacic, N. Vlasic, P. Sucic, M. Baturina, A. Budimir. Ghana (4-1-4-1, coach Carlos Queiroz): B. Asare, M. Senaya, J. Adjetey, D. Luckassen, G. Mensah, T. Partey, A. Semenyo, E. Owusu, K. Sibo, K. Sulemana, J. Ayew.

Who refereed Croatia vs Ghana?

Drew Fischer, Canada was the referee.