Round 3 ·
Croatia
4-2-3-1
Zlatko Dalic
WinnerHT: 1-0
Ghana
4-1-2-3
Carlos Queiroz
Updated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
2–1
Goal Scorers
[Deleted]
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Croatia
4-2-3-1 · Zlatko Dalic
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Ghana
4-1-2-3 · Carlos Queiroz
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Croatia claimed a narrow but important 2-1 win over Ghana at Lincoln Financial Field in World Cup Group L Round 3, a result that turned a tense contest into a decisive step in the section. With Croatia now on 6 points and Ghana on 4, the margin at the top remains tight, and the 68324 crowd saw a match that swung twice before the home side found the final breakthrough. For readers in Jersey, it was the kind of late-turning result that rewards close attention on Saturday 27 June, 22:00 BST.
Croatia entered the night with 2 wins from 3 and a record of 5 goals for and 5 against, while Ghana arrived with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss from the same number of games, plus 2 goals for and 2 against. The shape of the table mattered throughout because Croatia sat 2nd on 6 points and Ghana stood 3rd on 4, with England 1 point clear on 7. That context gave every phase weight, and the scoreline matched the table pressure rather than the 4-2-3-1 and 4-1-2-3 shapes alone.
The first half gave Croatia the edge they needed, with the opening goal coming in the 31st minute and the half-time score standing at 1-0. Ghana stayed in touch, though, and the game reopened in the 73rd minute when the away side scored to make it 1-1. Croatia answered again in the 83rd minute, restoring control and taking the match away from Ghana before the closing stages. That sequence told the story: Croatia were not dominant in every passage, but they were more efficient at the decisive moments that decided the result.
Discipline also briefly entered the picture, with a yellow card for Croatia in the 68th minute and one for Ghana in the 90th minute. Those cautions did not alter the outcome, but they fitted the feel of a contest that remained tense until the end. Croatia’s coach Zlatko Dalic and Ghana’s coach Carlos Queiroz both watched a game where control had to be earned rather than assumed, and the result leaned to the side that handled the final third more cleanly. In a group where the gap from Croatia to England is still 1 point, every detail now carries more weight.
For Jersey fans, the takeaway is straightforward: Croatia took a result that keeps them 2nd on 6 points, while Ghana stay 3rd on 4 and must respond quickly if they are to stay in touch. The match at Lincoln Financial Field offered a clear example of how one late goal can reshape a group when the table is this tight. The next step now belongs to Croatia, who leave Round 3 with momentum and a stronger hand in World Cup Group L.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
There is real pressure on Croatia before this World Cup Group L Round 3 meeting at Lincoln Financial Field. Zlatko Dalic's side are already on 0 points after 1 match, and their 2 goals for against 4 goals against shows how quickly the margin has turned against them. Ghana arrive with a cleaner picture, sitting 2nd on 3 points after 1 match, and Carlos Queiroz will know that a second straight controlled result would strengthen that position. For fans in Jersey, the timing is clear too: Saturday 27 June, 22:00 BST, with Sky / TNT (UK) listed among the watch options.
From Croatia's side, the headline is not just the loss, but the profile of it. One match has produced 2 goals for and 4 goals against, leaving a goal difference of -2 and no points on the board. That gives this game an immediate edge: Croatia will need to respond quickly at a venue that does not leave room for another slow start. Ghana's opening record is the opposite, with 1 win from 1, 1 goal for, 0 goals against, and a goal difference of 1. In a short league table, those numbers matter because every early point can shape the rest of the campaign.
Ghana's first match gives them a sharper platform than Croatia's. They have played 1, won 1, drawn 0 and lost 0, while Croatia's line reads played 1, won 0, drawn 0 and lost 1. Those figures create a simple contrast in mood and momentum, and they also set up the tactical problem for the home side: chase the game too early, and Ghana can use their 3 points and positive goal difference to control the rhythm. Carlos Queiroz will not need a complicated message, because the table already shows why patience and discipline would suit the visitors.
The coaching duel adds another layer without changing the arithmetic. Zlatko Dalic will have to lift a side that has already been breached 4 times in 1 match, while Carlos Queiroz can lean on a start that has delivered 3 points and no goals conceded. On paper, that is a useful edge for Ghana, especially with their goal difference already in the black. Croatia's route is narrower: turn home pressure at Lincoln Financial Field into cleaner defending and a more efficient attack, because the table leaves no margin for another setback.
Jersey readers looking for the fixture through the local lens will see a match that matters as much for momentum as for points. With the kickoff set for Saturday 27 June, 22:00 BST, the late slot should suit a clear watch window for fans in Jersey, and the status of both sides in World Cup Group L will keep the stakes high. Ghana can protect 2nd place with another composed display, while Croatia need the first win that would change the tone of their campaign. That balance gives the night a simple theme: one side trying to hold ground, the other trying to regain it.
Whatever the outcome, this meeting at Lincoln Financial Field will tell us whether Ghana can keep pace near the top of World Cup Group L or whether Croatia can reset their campaign with a result that changes the table.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Goal kick for Croatia
Abdul Fatawu from Ghana sends an effort wide of target
Abdul Fatawu goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Abdul Fatawu but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Abdul Fatawu finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Marin Pongracic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ernest Nuamah from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Croatia: 53%, Ghana: 47%.
Luka Modric from Croatia takes a short corner kick from the left.
Marvin Senaya from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yellow card for Kojo Peprah Oppong
Kojo Peprah Oppong is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Kojo Peprah Oppong from Ghana trips Igor Matanovic
Luka Modric successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Marvin Senaya is blocked
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Ghana
Luka Modric from Croatia takes a short corner kick from the right.
Gideon Mensah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Caleb Yirenkyi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mario Pasalic is blocked
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
The referee signals a free kick as Marin Pongracic from Croatia trips Brandon Thomas-Asante
Marvin Senaya from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marvin Senaya from Ghana goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Josko Gvardiol
The referee signals a free kick as Caleb Yirenkyi from Ghana trips Petar Sucic
Ball possession: Croatia: 54%, Ghana: 46%.
Igor Matanovic from Croatia is ruled offside
Antoine Semenyo from Ghana is ruled offside
The game is restarted
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nikola Vlasic is leaving the field to be replaced by Josko Gvardiol in a tactical substitution.
Martin Baturina is leaving the field to be replaced by Marco Pasalic in a tactical substitution.
Antoine Semenyo is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Croatia are in control of the ball.
Derrick Luckassen from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ivan Perisic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Croatia: 53%, Ghana: 47%.
Kwasi Sibo is leaving the field to be replaced by Caleb Yirenkyi in a tactical substitution.
Kwasi Sibo is penalised for pushing Igor Matanovic
Luka Modric provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Nikola Vlasic Croatia scores with a header.
Luka Modric from Croatia swings in the corner from the right.
Mario Pasalic shoots from outside the box, but Benjamin Asare has it under control
Mario Pasalic tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Benjamin Asare
Kwasi Sibo could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Croatia are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Martin Baturina from Croatia trips Marvin Senaya
The referee signals a free kick as Nikola Vlasic from Croatia trips Abdul Fatawu
Ball possession: Croatia: 53%, Ghana: 47%.
Croatia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Croatia are in control of the ball.
Mateo Kovacic is leaving the field to be replaced by Mario Pasalic in a tactical substitution.
The cross by Ernest Nuamah from Ghana successfully finds a teammate in the box.
GOAL! After a review of the situation, the referee changed the initial decision and awards a goal for Ghana!
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Ghana.
Derrick Luckassen managed to score from an easy position.
Ernest Nuamah provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Derrick Luckassen scores with the left foot!
G O O O O A A A L Ghana score
Kwasi Sibo from Ghana is ruled offside
Marin Pongracic is penalised for pushing Thomas Partey
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Kamaldeen Sulemana is leaving the field to be replaced by Ernest Nuamah in a tactical substitution.
Jordan Ayew is leaving the field to be replaced by Brandon Thomas-Asante in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Croatia: 53%, Ghana: 47%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Yellow card for Ivan Perisic
Ivan Perisic is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Ivan Perisic from Croatia trips Abdul Fatawu
Kwasi Sibo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Today's attendance is 68324
Goal kick for Croatia
Ante Budimir is leaving the field to be replaced by Igor Matanovic in a tactical substitution.
Josip Sutalo from Croatia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jordan Ayew swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Josip Stanisic from Croatia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Derrick Luckassen wins an air challenge against Ante Budimir
Ball possession: Croatia: 51%, Ghana: 49%.
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Croatia are in control of the ball.
Josip Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kamaldeen Sulemana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Petar Sucic could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Croatia are in control of the ball.
Benjamin Asare from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Croatia are trying to create something here.
Marvin Senaya from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Croatia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Croatia: 50%, Ghana: 50%.
Dangerous challenge by Jordan Ayew from Ghana. Dominik Livakovic on the receiving end of that.
Marin Pongracic from Croatia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Croatia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marin Pongracic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Croatia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Luka Modric successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kamaldeen Sulemana is blocked
Dominik Livakovic from Croatia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jordan Ayew swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Luka Modric from Croatia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ante Budimir is penalised for pushing Derrick Luckassen
Derrick Luckassen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Croatia: 52%, Ghana: 48%.
Safe hands from Benjamin Asare as he comes out and claims the ball
Croatia are trying to create something here.
Ivan Perisic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Marvin Senaya from Ghana trips Martin Baturina
Antoine Semenyo from Ghana is ruled offside
Abdul Fatawu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mateo Kovacic could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Croatia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Croatia
Ante Budimir from Croatia commits a foul by elbowing Marvin Senaya
Croatia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Kamaldeen Sulemana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Croatia: 52%, Ghana: 48%.
Josip Sutalo from Croatia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marvin Senaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Croatia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marvin Senaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Croatia
Abdul Fatawu fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Ghana are trying to create something here.
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Elisha Owusu is leaving the field to be replaced by Abdul Fatawu in a tactical substitution.
Jonas Adjetey is leaving the field to be replaced by Kojo Peprah Oppong in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Croatia: 54%, Ghana: 46%.
Goal kick for Ghana
Croatia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Derrick Luckassen from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Thomas Partey is penalised for pushing Petar Sucic
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Elisha Owusu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Croatia are in control of the ball.
Nikola Vlasic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Croatia: 52%, Ghana: 48%.
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Jonas Adjetey from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marvin Senaya from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Petar Sucic from Croatia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Nikola Vlasic from Croatia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gideon Mensah
Goal kick for Croatia
Martin Baturina from Croatia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Antoine Semenyo wins an air challenge against Ivan Perisic
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Croatia are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Croatia
Antoine Semenyo from Ghana sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
Ghana are trying to create something here.
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Josip Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Croatia: 52%, Ghana: 48%.
Goal kick for Ghana
Croatia are in control of the ball.
Elisha Owusu successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mateo Kovacic is blocked
Gideon Mensah from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Croatia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Croatia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Croatia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Croatia: 48%, Ghana: 52%.
Dangerous challenge by Kwasi Sibo from Ghana. Martin Baturina on the receiving end of that.
Marin Pongracic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ivan Perisic from Croatia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Mateo Kovacic provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Petar Sucic from Croatia beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!
Croatia are trying to create something here.
Ivan Perisic sends a header towards goal, but Benjamin Asare is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Luka Modric from Croatia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Croatia: 48%, Ghana: 52%.
The referee signals a free kick as Elisha Owusu from Ghana trips Martin Baturina
Mateo Kovacic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Marvin Senaya wins an air challenge against Martin Baturina
Croatia are in control of the ball.
Croatia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Ball possession: Croatia: 49%, Ghana: 51%.
The referee signals a free kick as Ante Budimir from Croatia trips Thomas Partey
Derrick Luckassen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Marin Pongracic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Thomas Partey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Elisha Owusu could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Benjamin Asare from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Marvin Senaya from Ghana trips Luka Modric
Croatia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Croatia are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Ghana
A chance presents itself to Marin Pongracic from Croatia but his header goes wide
Marin Pongracic wins an air challenge against Jonas Adjetey
The cross by Luka Modric from Croatia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Kwasi Sibo from Ghana goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Petar Sucic
Ball possession: Croatia: 50%, Ghana: 50%.
Croatia are in control of the ball.
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Croatia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ghana are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Ghana
Close! Nikola Vlasic with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
Croatia start a counter attack
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Derrick Luckassen wins an air challenge against Ante Budimir
Nikola Vlasic wins an air challenge against Kamaldeen Sulemana
Ball possession: Croatia: 42%, Ghana: 58%.
Kwasi Sibo from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Croatia are in control of the ball.
Croatia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Derrick Luckassen from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Croatia are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Croatia
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Gideon Mensah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Josip Sutalo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Croatia: 45%, Ghana: 55%.
Croatia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Benjamin Asare from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Elisha Owusu from Ghana trips Martin Baturina
Martin Baturina makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Marin Pongracic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nikola Vlasic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Croatia: 66%, Ghana: 34%.
The referee signals a free kick as Kamaldeen Sulemana from Ghana trips Petar Sucic
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Croatia are in control of the ball.
Croatia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Croatia are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Marvin Senaya from Ghana trips Martin Baturina
Croatia are in control of the ball.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
Croatia kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to Lincoln Financial Field, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Lincoln Financial Field where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Lincoln Financial Field where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Lincoln Financial Field, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Lincoln Financial Field, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Lincoln Financial Field. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Jersey have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Jersey broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Croatia vs Ghana kicks off at 22:00 BST on Saturday 27 June 2026 in Jersey.
Local broadcast partners for Jersey have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Jersey broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for either Croatia or Ghana.
Croatia and Ghana have no recorded wins for either side and no draws in the last 8 meetings.
This is World Cup Group L, Round 3, at Lincoln Financial Field in USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
68,324
Minute
90+3'
Winner
Croatia
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