The Black Stars go into their final group game against Croatia on Saturday. Zlatko Dalic's side know a draw would be enough to secure them progress, but only a win will take them above Ghana as Group L runners-up.

What's at stake for Ghana?

Ghana have nothing to lose, but higher honors beckon. Finishing second could pit them against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, while group leadership would mean a slightly less tricky fixture.

Queiroz's strategy

Queiroz knows his side can afford to sit in, frustrate Croatia's older midfield spine and look to hurt them on the counter. Publicly, Queiroz is not selling caution, saying "I only know how to play to win".

Recent form

Ghana's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 1W-0D-4L in their last 5 games, including a loss to Germany on 2026-03-30. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-03-30 | Germany | 2-1 loss |

Next fixture

Ghana's next fixture is against Croatia on 2026-06-27. A win would be a significant boost to their chances of progressing in the tournament.

The Black Stars have no real need to be too adventurous in this game, except maybe to show off their attacking abilities and give youngsters a run out. Their motivation to win lies mainly in setting themselves up for a good draw in the round of 32.