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Croatia Clinches World Cup Knockout Berth in Thriller
28 Jun
Summary
- Nikola Vlašić scored the late winner with a header from a corner.
- Luka Sučić netted a stunning long-range goal in the first half.
- Derrick Luckassen provided a brief equalizer for Ghana.
Croatia has advanced to the World Cup knockout stage following a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Ghana on Saturday, June 28, 2026. The win secured Croatia's progression after finishing second in Group L.
Luka Sučić put Croatia ahead in the 31st minute with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, marking his second international goal. Ghana managed to equalize in the 73rd minute through Derrick Luckassen, a goal that briefly sent their supporters into jubilation.
However, Nikola Vlašić delivered the decisive blow in the 83rd minute, heading home Luka Modrić's corner to clinch the victory for Croatia. Despite efforts from Ghana's goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, Croatia's attack proved too strong in the crucial moments.
