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
The result moved Croatia to 2nd on 6 points, while Ghana stayed 3rd on 4 points after 3 matches, and it left the contest in Jamaica-facing prime-time viewing terms at Saturday 27 June, 16:00 EST. For Jamaica fans following the group race, the margin was small but the consequence was clear: Croatia protected a foothold just behind England, and Ghana left with little room to waste in a section where the table remains tight.
That early lead mattered because Ghana, lined up in a 4-1-2-3 under Carlos Queiroz, had to chase the game from a narrower position. Croatia's league numbers also gave the goal extra weight: 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss from 3, with 5 goals for and 5 against, meant they were already living on fine margins before kick-off. Ghana came in with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, and their 2 goals for and 2 against showed a side capable of staying in games, but not yet doing enough to control them.
The timing of those goals told the story. Ghana's equaliser arrived with enough time to threaten a turnaround, yet Croatia's response came fast enough to deny the match any prolonged uncertainty. For a side that now sits on 6 points and 2nd place, the ability to react under pressure matched the league position.
The table now sharpens the value of every point. England lead Group L on 7 points, Croatia sit 1 point behind on 6, and Ghana remain on 4, which keeps Croatia within touching distance of top spot while leaving Ghana with work to do from 3rd. That 1-point gap between England and Croatia makes the next step in the group feel immediate rather than distant. Croatia's goal difference stayed at 0, but the win mattered more than the margin because it preserved their position above Ghana and kept the chase alive. For Jamaica readers following the group, the alignment is simple: Croatia are still in the race, and Ghana must respond quickly if they are to change their place in the section.
Attendance was 68324 at Lincoln Financial Field, and the crowd saw a match that moved in clear phases rather than constant pressure. With 3 matches now in the books for both teams, the standings and the scores say the same thing: Croatia leave Round 3 with 6 points and a result that matters, while Ghana return with 4 points and a narrower path ahead.
For Jamaica fans, the result lands as a clean, readable shift in the Group L picture on Saturday 27 June, 16:00 EST. Croatia's position at 2nd and Ghana's spot at 3rd mean the next round of the group will carry real weight, especially with England on 7 points and Croatia only 1 point back. What next: Croatia will look to turn 2nd place into a stronger push, while Ghana will need a response that matches the urgency of their 4-point position.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Croatia will go into World Cup Group L Round 3 under pressure at Lincoln Financial Field, with Jamaica fans able to follow the meeting at Saturday 27 June, 16:00 EST through SportsMax. Zlatko Dalic's side sit 4th on 0 points after 1 match, and that makes this a sharp early test of recovery rather than comfort. Ghana arrive in 2nd on 3 points after 1 match, with Carlos Queiroz able to lean on a cleaner opening record and the confidence that comes with it. The stakes are straightforward: Croatia need a response, while Ghana can strengthen their hold on a top-two place.
The numbers already give the game its shape. Croatia have scored 2 and conceded 4, leaving them at -2 on goal difference, so the margin for error is already thin. Ghana have scored 1 and conceded 0, and that 1-goal advantage in the difference column is enough to show how stable their start has been. In Jamaica, where Saturday 27 June, 16:00 EST will be a workable viewing slot for many supporters, the contrast should be easy to read: one team chasing control after a difficult opening, the other protecting momentum from a winning start. At this stage of World Cup Group L, every point changes the table quickly.
Form and table pressure will both matter here, even without any need to look beyond the records already set. Croatia's 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss tell the story of a side that has not yet found rhythm, while Ghana's 1 win from 1 played points to immediate authority. Carlos Queiroz will know that a second positive result would deepen the gap between the sides in the table, while Zlatko Dalic will be focused on closing the defensive gap that has already left Croatia on 4 goals against. With Jamaica readers in mind, this is the kind of early-group fixture that can shift tone fast, because the standings are still open enough for one result to change the conversation.
The coaching duel adds another layer because both managers will read the same table in different ways. Zlatko Dalic has Croatia in 4th with 0 points, and that is a position that demands urgency from the first whistle. Carlos Queiroz has Ghana in 2nd with 3 points, and that gives him the chance to prioritise composure as much as ambition. When one side has conceded 4 and the other has not conceded at all, the tactical outline is clear enough for viewers in Jamaica: Croatia will need to be cleaner at the back, while Ghana can trust the balance their first match produced. That contrast is the central storyline in World Cup Group L Round 3.
For Jamaica fans, this should be a close and watchable World Cup Group L Round 3 meeting, with Ghana trying to preserve their early advantage and Croatia chasing a first lift from a difficult opening.
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 Jamaica have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Jamaica broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Croatia vs Ghana kicks off on Saturday 27 June 2026 at 16:00 EST in Jamaica.
Local broadcast partners for Jamaica have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Jamaica broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for Croatia or Ghana.
The last 8 meetings between Croatia and Ghana show 0 Croatia wins, 0 draws, and 0 Ghana wins.
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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