GhanavsCroatia

This match is one of the 72 group-stage fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pitting two of the four teams in Group L against each other. Every group plays six matches over roughly two weeks, with the top two finishers in each of the 12 groups advancing directly to the Round of 32 — where the knockout bracket begins. The eight best third-placed teams across all groups also progress, so even a third-place finish can be enough to keep a campaign alive.

Ghana have been one of Africa's most consistent World Cup performers, with the Black Stars known for their athleticism, pace, and technical quality. Croatia continue to defy expectations as one of the smallest nations to consistently compete at the highest level of international football.

Ghana: Ghana have appeared at four World Cups: 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022. Croatia: Croatia reached the World Cup final in 2018 in Russia, losing to France 4-2, and finished third in 2022 in Qatar.

The match is scheduled at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM (19:00 ET).