Croatia battle past Ghana to sew up World Cup Last 32 spot
Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 in their final group stage match to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. Nikola Vlasic scored the winning goal, setting up a knockout match against the runner-up of Group K.
Why it matters
This result determines the bracket for the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a major global sporting event.
Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to claim second spot in Group L on Saturday to secure their passage to the last 32 of the World Cup.
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