Croatia
Sun, Jun 28 · 2:45 AM
2–1
Full Time
Ghana

Petar Sučić 31'

Nikola Vlašić 83'

Derrick Luckassen 73'

Croatia vs Ghana 2-1 Live Score, Stats & Head-to-Head

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Group L
Formations 4-2-3-1 vs 4-1-4-1
Result
Winner Croatia
Penalties —
Scorers Petar Sučić 31', Nikola Vlašić 83', Derrick Luckassen 73'
Yellow cards 1 – 1
Red cards 0 – 0
Possession 53% – 47%
Shots 8 – 6
Match stats
VAR reviews 0 – 1
Goals 2 – 1
Substitutions 4 – 5
Yellow cards 1 – 1
Corners 3 – 2
Fouls 9 – 13
Saves 0 – 2
Passes 523 – 455
Attacks 89 – 103
Dangerous attacks 35 – 25
Big chances 0 – 2
Tackles 14 – 13
Interceptions 4 – 10
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
31' ⚽
Petar Sučić — Goal!
Croatia
46' 🔄
Substitution: Elisha Owusu → Issahaku Fatawu
Ghana
46' 🔄
Substitution: Jonas Adjetey → Kojo Peprah Oppong
Ghana
66' 🔄
Substitution: Ante Budimir → Igor Matanovic
Croatia
68' 🟡
Ivan Perišić — Yellow card
Croatia
71' 🔄
Substitution: Jordan Ayew → Brandon Thomas-Asante
Ghana
71' 🔄
Substitution: Kamaldeen Sulemana → Ernest Nuamah
Ghana
73' ⚽
Derrick Luckassen — Goal!
Ghana
76' 📺
Goal awarded
Ghana
78' 🔄
Substitution: Mateo Kovacic  → Mario Pašalić
Croatia
83' ⚽
Nikola Vlašić — Goal!
Croatia
85' 🔄
Substitution: Kwasi Sibo → Caleb Yirenkyi
Ghana
88' 🔄
Substitution: Nikola Vlašić → Josko Gvardiol 
Croatia
88' 🔄
Substitution: Martin Baturina → Marco Pašalić
Croatia
90'+4 🟡
Kojo Peprah Oppong — Yellow card
Ghana
Live commentary
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90'
Petar Sucic wins a free kick for Croatia in the defensive half.
90'
Caleb Yirenkyi from Ghana commits a foul.
90'
Antoine Semenyo of Ghana is caught offside.
90'+1
Josko Gvardiol from Croatia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
90'+1
Foul committed by Marvin Senaya of Ghana.
90'+1
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of added time.
90'+2
Thomas Partey from Ghana wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+2
Foul committed by Marin Pongracic of Croatia.
90'+2
Brandon Thomas-Asante from Ghana wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+2
Attempt blocked.
Mario Pasalic's right-footed shot from outside the box for Croatia is blocked. Luka Modric provided the assist.
90'+4
🟡 Yellow Card
Kojo Peprah Oppong from Ghana receives a yellow card for a foul.
90'+4
Igor Matanovic from Croatia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+4
Foul by Kojo Peprah Oppong of Ghana.
90'+4
Attempt blocked.
Marvin Senaya's right-footed shot from outside the box for Ghana is blocked. He was assisted by Ernest Nuamah.
90'+5
Corner awarded to Croatia after Marvin Senaya concedes.
90'+7
Abdul Fatawu from Ghana misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left.
Gideon Mensah provided the assist.
89'
Igor Matanovic of Croatia is caught offside.
88'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Croatia: Marco Pasalic comes on for Martin Baturina.
88'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
88'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Croatia: Josko Gvardiol comes on for Nikola Vlasic.
87'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Antoine Semenyo from Ghana.
85'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Ghana: Caleb Yirenkyi comes on for Kwasi Sibo.
84'
Igor Matanovic from Croatia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
84'
Kwasi Sibo commits a foul for Ghana.
83'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Nikola Vlasic scores for Croatia with a header from the center of the box after a corner. The score is now Croatia 2, Ghana 1.
82'
Corner awarded to Croatia after a concession by Benjamin Asare.
82'
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Mario Pasalic's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Benjamin Asare. The assist came from Martin Baturina.
81'
Martin Baturina commits a foul for Croatia.
81'
Marvin Senaya from Ghana is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
80'
Foul committed by Nikola Vlasic of Croatia.
80'
Abdul Fatawu wins a free kick for Ghana in the defensive half.
78'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Croatia: Mario Pasalic comes on for Mateo Kovacic.
76'
⚽ Goal
VAR decision confirms the goal.
The match is now 1-1 between Croatia and Ghana, with Derrick Luckassen scoring for Ghana.
73'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Derrick Luckassen scores for Ghana with a left-footed shot from very close range after a set piece. The match is now tied at 1-1.
72'
Foul committed by Marin Pongracic of Croatia.
72'
Thomas Partey from Ghana wins a free kick in the attacking half.
71'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Ghana: Brandon Thomas-Asante comes on for Jordan Ayew.
71'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
71'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Ghana: Ernest Nuamah comes on for Kamaldeen Sulemana.
69'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
68'
Abdul Fatawu from Ghana is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
68'
🟡 Yellow Card
Ivan Perisic of Croatia receives a yellow card for a foul.
68'
Foul committed by Ivan Perisic of Croatia.
66'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Croatia: Igor Matanovic comes on for Ante Budimir.
65'
Ghana is awarded a corner after Josip Stanisic concedes.
59'
Foul committed by Jordan Ayew of Ghana.
59'
Dominik Livakovic wins a free kick for Croatia in the defensive half.
57'
Kamaldeen Sulemana from Ghana has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
56'
Ghana wins a corner after Luka Modric concedes.
55'
Ante Budimir commits a foul for Croatia.
55'
Derrick Luckassen from Ghana is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
53'
Antoine Semenyo is flagged for offside for Ghana.
53'
Martin Baturina from Croatia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
53'
Foul committed by Marvin Senaya of Ghana.
51'
Marvin Senaya from Ghana wins a free kick on the right wing.
51'
Ante Budimir commits a foul for Croatia.
47'
Attempt missed by Abdul Fatawu from Ghana, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
46'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Ghana: Kojo Peprah Oppong comes on for Jonas Adjetey.
46'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Ghana: Abdul Fatawu comes on for Elisha Owusu.
46'
The second half begins with the score at Croatia 1, Ghana 0.
45'+1
Petar Sucic wins a free kick for Croatia in the attacking half.
45'+1
Foul committed by Thomas Partey (Ghana).
45'+1
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
43'
Foul committed by Nikola Vlasic of Croatia.
43'
Gideon Mensah from Ghana is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
40'
Antoine Semenyo from Ghana misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it close but to the left.
He was assisted by Jonas Adjetey.
38'
Mateo Kovacic's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Petar Sucic.
35'
Kwasi Sibo commits a foul for Ghana.
35'
Martin Baturina from Croatia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
31'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Croatia leads 1-0 against Ghana. Petar Sucic scores for Croatia with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Mateo Kovacic.
30'
Elisha Owusu commits a foul for Ghana.
30'
Martin Baturina from Croatia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
30'
Ivan Perisic's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Benjamin Asare.
The attempt was assisted by Luka Modric's cross.
29'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
25'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
24'
Thomas Partey from Ghana is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
24'
Ante Budimir commits a foul for Croatia.
21'
Attempt missed.
Marin Pongracic (Croatia) had a header from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
20'
Kwasi Sibo commits a foul for Ghana.
20'
Petar Sucic wins a free kick for Croatia in the attacking half.
17'
Nikola Vlasic from Croatia hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from outside the box after a quick counterattack.
8'
Martin Baturina from Croatia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
8'
Elisha Owusu of Ghana commits a foul.
4'
Petar Sucic from Croatia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
4'
Foul committed by Kamaldeen Sulemana of Ghana.
1'
Kick-off!
The referee is Drew Fischer.
1'
Martin Baturina from Croatia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
1'
Marvin Senaya commits a foul for Ghana.
The first half ends with Croatia leading Ghana 1-0.
The second half ends with Croatia defeating Ghana 2-1.
The match ends with Croatia winning 2-1 against Ghana.
Croatia 4-2-3-1
Ghana 4-1-4-1
1
Livaković
2
Stanisic
6
Šutalo
3
Pongracic
14
Perišić
10
Modrić
8
Kovačić
13
Vlašić
17
Sučić
16
Baturina
11
Budimir
16
Asare
14
Mensah
23
Luckassen
4
Adjei Adjetey
26
Senaya
5
Partey
22
Sulemana
8
Sibo
15
Owusu
11
Semenyo
9
Ayew
Croatia
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1 Dominik Livakovic GK
2 Josip Stanisic DEF
6 Josip Sutalo DEF
3 Marin Pongracic DEF
14 Ivan Perišić FWD 🟡68'
10 Luka Modrić MID ⚽83'
8 Mateo Kovacic MID
13 Nikola Vlašić MID ⚽83' 🔄88'
17 Petar Sučić MID ⚽31'
16 Martin Baturina MID 🔄88'
11 Ante Budimir FWD 🔄66'
Substitutes
4 Josko Gvardiol DEF
5 Duje Caleta-Car DEF
7 Nikola Moro MID
9 Andrej Kramaric MID
12 Ivor Pandur GK
15 Mario Pašalić MID 🔄78'
18 Kristijan Jakic MID
19 Toni Fruk MID
20 Igor Matanovic FWD 🔄66'
21 Luka Sucic MID
22 Luka Vuskovic DEF
23 Dominik Kotarski GK
24 Marco Pašalić FWD 🔄88'
25 Martin Erlić DEF
26 Petar Musa FWD
Ghana
4-1-4-1
Starting XI
16 Benjamin Asare GK
26 Marvin Senaya DEF
4 Jonas Adjetey DEF 🔄46'
23 Derrick Luckassen DEF ⚽73' 📺76'
14 Gideon Mensah DEF
5 Thomas Partey MID
11 Antoine Semenyo FWD
15 Elisha Owusu MID 🔄46'
8 Kwasi Sibo MID 🔄85'
22 Kamaldeen Sulemana FWD 🔄71'
9 Jordan Ayew FWD 🔄71'
Substitutes
1 Lawrence Ati Zigi GK
2 Alidu Seidu DEF
3 Caleb Yirenkyi MID 🔄85'
6 Abdul Mumin DEF
7 Issahaku Fatawu FWD 🔄46'
10 Brandon Thomas-Asante FWD 🔄71'
12 Joseph Anang GK
13 Christopher Bonsu Baah FWD
17 Abdul Rahman Baba DEF
18 Jerome Opoku DEF
19 Iñaki Williams FWD
20 Augustine Boakye MID
21 Kojo Peprah Oppong DEF 🔄46' 🟡90'+4
24 Ernest Nuamah FWD 🔄71' ⚽73'
25 Prince Adu FWD
Group L standings
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1
England
3 2 1 0 +4 7
2
Croatia
3 2 0 1 +0 6
3
Ghana
3 1 1 1 +0 4
4
Panama
3 0 0 3 -4 0
All statistics
53%Ball possession47%
8Total shots6
4Shots on target1
3Shots inside box3
5Shots outside box3
523Passes455
478Successful passes402
91%Pass accuracy88%
89Attacks103
35Dangerous attacks25
3Corners2
0Big chances created2
37Long passes40
16Successful long passes18
15Total crosses12
3Accurate crosses3
14Tackles13
4Interceptions10
0Saves2
9Fouls13
1Yellow cards1
4Substitutions5
12Dribble attempts16
6Successful dribbles6
Top stats
53% Ball possession 47%
8 Total shots 6
4 Shots on target 1
3 Shots inside box 3
5 Shots outside box 3
523 Passes 455
478 Successful passes 402
91% Pass accuracy 88%
89 Attacks 103
35 Dangerous attacks 25
3 Corners 2
0 Big chances created 2
37 Long passes 40
16 Successful long passes 18
15 Total crosses 12
3 Accurate crosses 3
14 Tackles 13
4 Interceptions 10
0 Saves 2
9 Fouls 13
1 Yellow cards 1
4 Substitutions 5
12 Dribble attempts 16
6 Successful dribbles 6
8 Shots 6
53% Possession 47%
1 Offsides 2
Detailed statistics
Attacking
3 Shots inside box 3
5 Shots outside box 3
2 Shots blocked 2
2 Shots off target 3
6 Goal attempts 4
3 Corners 2
Passing & Crosses
523 Passes 455
478 Successful Passes 402
91% Pass accuracy 88%
37 Long passes 40
16 Successful long passes 18
43% Long pass accuracy 45%
15 Total crosses 12
3 Accurate crosses 3
16 Throw-ins 10
7 Goal kicks 5
15 Free kicks 10
Defending
0 Saves 2
14 Tackles 13
4 Interceptions 10
1 Offsides 2
63 Ball safe 67
Discipline & Dribbles
9 Fouls 13
1 Yellow cards 1
0 Injuries 1
12 Dribble attempts 16
6 Successful dribbles 6
50% Dribble success % 38%
4 Substitutions 5
Complete team comparison
CroatiaStatGhana
3
Accurate crosses
3
2
Assists
1
89
Attacks
103
53%
Ball possession
47%
63
Ball safe
67
0
Big chances created
2
0
Big Chances Missed
1
3
Corners
2
35
Dangerous attacks
25
12
Dribble attempts
16
40
Duels Won
36
9
Fouls
13
15
Free kicks
10
6
Goal attempts
4
7
Goal kicks
5
2
Goals
1
1
Hit Woodwork
0
0
Injuries
1
4
Interceptions
10
8
Key Passes
6
37
Long passes
40
1
Offsides
2
523
Passes
455
0
Saves
2
2
Shots blocked
2
3
Shots inside box
3
2
Shots off target
3
4
Shots on target
1
5
Shots outside box
3
8
Total shots
6
4
Substitutions
5
6
Successful dribbles
6
50%
Dribble success
38%
7
Successful Headers
8
16
Successful long passes
18
43%
Long pass accuracy
45%
478
Successful passes
402
91%
Pass accuracy
88%
14
Tackles
13
16
Throw-ins
10
15
Total crosses
12
1
Yellow cards
1
All-time record
1
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Jun 27, 2026
Croatia 2 – 1 Ghana
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