Croatia edges Ghana 2-1, secures second in Group L
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 in Philadelphia on June 27, securing a second-place finish in Group L. Nikola Vlasic scored the decisive goal seven minutes from full-time, following a 73rd-minute equalizer from Derrick Luckassen. Petar Sucic opened the scoring for Croatia with a long-range shot. Both teams advance to the last 32, but the result confirms Scotland's elimination from the tournament.
- •Croatia finishes second in Group L behind England.
- •Nikola Vlasic scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute.
- •Derrick Luckassen equalized for Ghana in the 73rd minute.
- •Petar Sucic scored Croatia's first goal from outside the box.
- •Scotland is eliminated from the tournament.
- 12:01 AMBBC Sport — Croatia beat Ghana to reach knockout stages
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Croatia battle by Ghana to finish second in group – and knock out Scotland
"Nikola Vlasic scores a late header as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with victory over already-qualified Ghana in Philadelphia.
"Croatia 2-1 Ghana: Nikola Vlasic scored the winner for Croatia in Philadelphia
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 12:01 AMCroatia beat Ghana to reach knockout stages
Nikola Vlasic scores a late header as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with victory over already-qualified Ghana in Philadelphia.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 11:45 PMCroatia battle by Ghana to finish second in group – and knock out Scotland
Croatia 2-1 Ghana: Nikola Vlasic scored the winner for Croatia in Philadelphia
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