Croatia tops Ghana 2-1 with Modrić's World Cup record assist
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:23 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Croatia secured a 2-1 victory over Ghana in the World Cup on June 27, finishing second in Group L. Luka Modrić played a pivotal role, earning his 200th cap and assisting Nikola Vlasić's game-winning header. Modrić became the oldest player to record an assist in World Cup history at 40 years and 291 days. This win follows Croatia's previous loss to England, where they finished behind in the group standings but remain a formidable competitor this summer.
- •Croatia wins 2-1 against Ghana in World Cup group stage
- •Modrić earns his 200th cap and records a historic assist
- •Vlasić scores the decisive goal from a corner
- •Croatia finishes second in Group L behind England
- •Next match for Croatia will be determined in the knockout stage
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — 🍷 Timeless Modrić sets World Cup record to help defeat Ghana
"Croatia continues to be a neutral fan's delight this evening, after the 2018 World Cup finalist and two-time third-place nation posted a 2-1 win over Ghana to finish behind England in Group L.And, as ...
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