Ghana and Croatia players line up at the stadium
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Croatia probably need a draw against Ghana to secure a spot in the last 32, but attacker Ivan Perisic is confident in his side’s record against African opposition. Ghana enter the final Group L matchday on four points, while Croatia have three.Croatia dropped Josko Gvardiol in one of three changes for the final World Cup Group L match. Coach Zlatko Dalic gives starts to Ante Budimir and Nikola Vlasic for the first time in this World Cup, and forward Petar Sucic gets a recall. Ghana, who have booked their place in the next round, also made three switches, leaving out forward Inaki Williams.Also read | Ghana’s Thomas Partey refused entry into CanadaAttacker Perisic also was unsure whether Ghana’s low-block approach, a staple of several Carlos Queiroz-managed World Cup sides, would continue. “They are a very good team,” he said. “Very compact. Perhaps they played the lower block in the past two matches. Given that, maybe they might be changing or something, but we have to be ready for both options.”free kickJune 28, 2026 03:05 34:01 Free Kick WonMartin Baturina (Croatia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 28, 2026 03:05 34:01 Free Kick LostFoul by Kwasi Sibo (Ghana).goalJune 28, 2026 03:02 30:52 GoalGoal! Croatia 1, Ghana 0. Petar Sucic (Croatia) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mateo Kovacic.June 28, 2026 03:02 29:45 Attempt SavedAttempt saved. Ivan Perisic (Croatia) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Benjamin Asare (Ghana). Assisted by Luka Modric with a cross.free kickJune 28, 2026 03:00 29:05 Free Kick WonMartin Baturina (Croatia) wins a free kick on the left wing.free kickJune 28, 2026 03:00 29:05 Free Kick LostFoul by Elisha Owusu (Ghana).June 28, 2026 03:00 28:01 End DelayDelay over. They are ready to continue.June 28, 2026 02:56 24:46 Start DelayDelay in match for a drinks break.free kickJune 28, 2026 02:55 23:53 Free Kick WonThomas Partey (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 28, 2026 02:55 23:53 Free Kick LostFoul by Ante Budimir (Croatia).June 28, 2026 02:52 20:37 MissAttempt missed. Marin Pongracic (Croatia) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Luka Modric with a cross following a set piece situation.free kickJune 28, 2026 02:51 19:40 Free Kick LostFoul by Kwasi Sibo (Ghana).free kickJune 28, 2026 02:51 19:40 Free Kick WonPetar Sucic (Croatia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.June 28, 2026 02:47 16:11 PostNikola Vlasic (Croatia) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Martin Baturina following a fast break.free kickJune 28, 2026 02:40 7:57 Free Kick LostFoul by Elisha Owusu (Ghana).free kickJune 28, 2026 02:39 7:57 Free Kick WonMartin Baturina (Croatia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 28, 2026 02:35 3:57 Free Kick LostFoul by Kamaldeen Sulemana (Ghana).free kickJune 28, 2026 02:35 3:57 Free Kick WonPetar Sucic (Croatia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 28, 2026 02:31 First half Free Kick LostFoul by Marvin Senaya (Ghana).free kickJune 28, 2026 02:31 First half Free Kick WonMartin Baturina (Croatia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.June 28, 2026 02:31 First half StartFirst Half begins.June 28, 2026 01:08 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up. Published - June 28, 2026 02:28 am IST
