Match 68 · Group L · Matchday 3
Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Group L standings
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What each team needs
Croatia
The final group game — Croatia's qualification hopes may depend on this result.
Ghana
An opening win over Croatia would be a major statement and strengthen Ghana's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Croatia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 9 | 60 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 7 | 5 |
| Best WC Finish | Runners-up (2018) | Quarterfinals (2010) |
| Manager | Zlatko Dalić | TBC |
| How They Qualified | UEFA — Group G winners | CAF — Group I winners |
| 2022 World Cup | 3rd place — beat Morocco | Group stage — eliminated |
| Captain | Luka Modrić | Jordan Ayew |
Prediction
Croatia 2 — 1 Ghana
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Croatia (ranked 9th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Croatia have appeared at 7 World Cups. Ghana have appeared at 5.
Croatia are ranked 9th in the world. Ghana are ranked 60th.
This match takes place at Lincoln Financial Field, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia · Capacity: 67,594
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