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Ghana vs. Croatia Prediction, Odds Line, Start Time: 2026 World Cup Picks

Ghana can advance with a draw, while Croatia must win to secure safe passage after each side collected four points.

  • On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Croatia faces Ghana at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia for their World Cup Group L finale, with both teams vying for a round of 32 berth.
  • Ghana enters unbeaten after a scoreless draw with England and victory against Panama, while Croatia aims to build on a win over Panama following an opening defeat against England.
  • Ghana's defense remains impenetrable as one of four teams yet to concede a goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić is expected to start striker Ante Budimir.
  • Criticizing recent VAR decisions, Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz rhetorically asked if the system "went for a coffee" regarding a dismissed penalty claim involving Prince Adu against England.
  • Canadian referee Drew Thomas Fischer will officiate the match, which determines advancement to the round of 32 alongside the eight best third-placed teams across 12 tournament groups.
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Modric, aged 40, is in the new 30s. The Croatian player led his team in Croatia's triumph against Ghana by giving his second place in group L.

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Queiroz, I Believe In You. Best 11 Revealed for Croatia-Ghana Match Holding the Fate of Hong Myung-bo's Team... Modrić vs. Semeno. Sports Chosun Reporter Park Chan-jun. Croatia and Ghana, holding the fate of Hong Myung-bo's team in their hands, have fielded their strongest lineups. Croatia and Ghana will face off on the 28th at 6:00 AM KST in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Croatia is still looking for form at the 2026 World Cup. Against Ghana (23 o'clock/live ServusTV) a playful step forward is to be taken.

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Luka Modric, the legendary Croatian player, will lead his selection on Saturday 27 June in a final match in front of Ghana in Philadelphia.With the second place in the L Group in dispute, Croatia needs to win in order to take the position from Ghana and secure its direct ticket to the 10th World Cup finals 2026.How's Group L going before the final day?Croatia vs Ghana are measured in Philadelphia aware that England is favorite to beat Panama in …

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