Croatia took a partial lead against Ghana during their World Cup group stage match on June 27, 2026, positioning themselves as virtual group winners after a first-half breakthrough.
Midfielder Petar Sucic scored the opening goal in the 31st minute, assisted by teammate Mateo Kovacic, according to a live match report by sporza.
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The Croatian side created multiple offensive opportunities throughout the half, including a shot by Nikola Vlašic that struck the post and a header from Ivan Perišic that went toward the goal.
Ghanaian goalkeeper Benjamin Asare prevented further damage by securing the ball cleanly without giving away a rebound, while attempts from Ghana's Antoine Semenyo missed the target.
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Ghana Already Through to Next Round
Despite trailing in the match, Ghana has already mathematically secured a spot in the next round of the tournament by accumulating four points from previous fixtures.
The African nation can still claim the top position in the group depending on their final result and how England performs against Panama, as reported by sporza.
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