Croatia Edges Ghana 2-1

Ghana's Black Stars were defeated 2-1 by Croatia, with Nikola Vlasic scoring the winner late in the game.

What happened?

The match saw both teams create chances, but it was Croatia who took the lead through Petar Sucic's fine strike from outside the box. Ghana equalized through Derrick Luckassen's 73rd-minute goal, but Vlasic's late header sealed the win for Croatia.

Why it matters for Ghana

The result means Ghana finishes third in Group L, behind England and Croatia, and will now face a tough challenge in the last 32. Ghana's recent form has been a concern, with a record of 1W-0D-4L in their last 5 games, including a 2-1 loss to Germany on 2026-03-30.

What comes next?

Ghana will look to regroup and bounce back from this defeat, with their next match crucial in determining their progress in the tournament. The Black Stars will need to improve their form, which has seen them lose their last 4 games, if they are to make an impact in the knockout stages.