How 40-Year-Old Modric Led Croatia to World Cup Victory over Ghana
Croatia’s equalizer stood after a VAR review, and the team held on for a 2-1 win over Ghana.
- Croatia defeated Ghana with a final scoreline of 2-1, securing victory in a closely contested match that saw the lead change hands during the second half.
- The match reached 1-1 following a VAR Review that awarded a goal to Derrick Luckassen, temporarily leveling the score between the two sides before Croatia's decisive response.
- Matanovic scored the decisive winning goal assisted by Petar Sucic, while tactical substitutions including Marco Pasalic replacing Martin Baturina shaped the match's closing momentum.
- The fourth official announced 7 minutes of added time during the Second Half as Croatia protected their narrow advantage against sustained pressure from Ghana.
- Roster adjustments defined the final stages, with Josko Gvardiol replacing Nikola Vlasic and Caleb Yirenkyi substituting for Kwasi Sibo to influence tactical positioning.
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The Croatian men's football team beat Ghana this Saturday by 2-1 during the third and final day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being played in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and where Europeans confirmed their ticket to the 10th round, as well as Africans being third parties in this L Group.Read more]]>
Guadalajara ON Probability 17.84% South Korea is truly on the brink. Croatia defeats Ghana 2-1. Korea 3rd place, Wild Card 8th place. Guadalajara, Mexico = Sports Chosun Reporter Kim Ga-eul. Driven to the edge of a cliff. The possibility that South Korea's 2026 CONCACAF World Cup will end like this has increased. Croatia... on the 28th or later... Korea
Nikola Vlašić headed in seven minutes from time and Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 on Saturday to secure their place in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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