Sucic scores as Croatia secures Round of 32 spot in World Cup

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:23 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Sucic scores as Croatia secures Round of 32 spot in World Cup
Summary

Croatia advanced to the Round of 32 after defeating Ghana 2-1 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Petar Sucic scored his first World Cup goal in the 31st minute, putting Croatia ahead before Luckassen equalized for Ghana. Vlasic netted the winning goal in the 83rd minute. Croatia finished second in Group L with six points, behind England. They will face Portugal in the Round of 32 on July 3 at the BMO Field in Toronto.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Croatia defeats Ghana 2-1 to progress.
  • Petar Sucic scores first World Cup goal.
  • Vlasic nets winner in 83rd minute.
  • Croatia finishes second in Group L.
  • Next match against Portugal is on July 3.
Latest Updates
  • 9:23 AMYahoo SportsSucic scores as Croatia reach the Round of 32
What they're saying
"

An unforgettable night for Petar Sucic, and one that will always hold a special place in his memories. The Nerazzurri midfielder netted his first World Cup goal, opening the scoring against Ghana and ...

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days