FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: Croatia and Ghana Lock Horns in High-Stakes Group L Finale

With Group L reaching its final matchday, Ghana has already successfully advanced to the round of 32. Meanwhile, Croatia must secure at least a draw or a victory in this match to guarantee their place in the next phase of the tournament.

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67:08 Yellow Card
48:07

June 28, 2026 04:21
Free Kick
90:26 Free Kick Awarded to Croatia
Josko Gvardiol of Croatia earns a free kick on the left wing.
June 28, 2026 04:21
Free Kick
90:26 Foul Committed by Ghana
A foul is committed by Marvin Senaya of Ghana.
June 28, 2026 04:21
90:19 Stoppage Time Indicated
The fourth official signals that there will be a minimum of 7 minutes of added time.
June 28, 2026 04:21
Free Kick
89:56 Free Kick Earned by Croatia
Petar Sucic wins a free kick for Croatia inside their defensive half.
June 28, 2026 04:21
Free Kick
89:56 Foul by Ghana
A foul has been committed by Caleb Yirenkyi of Ghana.
June 28, 2026 04:21
Offside
89:02 Offside Against Ghana
Antoine Semenyo is flagged offside, stopping the attack for Ghana.
June 28, 2026 04:20
Offside
88:34 Offside Call Against Croatia
Croatia's Igor Matanovic has been flagged offside by the referee.
June 28, 2026 04:20
87:31 Play Resumes
The temporary halt has ended and the action is set to resume.
June 28, 2026 04:20
87:16 Substitution for Croatia
Croatia makes a tactical switch as Josko Gvardiol comes on to take the place of Nikola Vlasic.
June 28, 2026 04:18
87:16 Substitution Made by Croatia
In another substitution for Croatia, Marco Pasalic is brought on for Martin Baturina.
June 28, 2026 04:18
86:16 Match Temporarily Halted
There is a brief stoppage in the game as Ghana's Antoine Semenyo receives medical attention.
June 28, 2026 04:16
84:13 Substitution for Ghana
Ghana introduces a substitute as Caleb Yirenkyi comes on to replace Kwasi Sibo.
June 28, 2026 04:16
Free Kick
83:52 Free Kick for Croatia
Igor Matanovic of Croatia gets fouled on the left flank, winning a free kick.
June 28, 2026 04:16
Free Kick
83:52 Ghana Penalized for Foul
A foul has been committed by Ghana's Kwasi Sibo.
June 28, 2026 04:14
Corner
82:09 Goal Scored!
Goal! Croatia takes a 2-1 lead. From the center of the penalty area, Nikola Vlasic converts a header into the bottom left corner of the net, assisted by Luka Modric's cross following a corner kick.
June 28, 2026 04:14
81:14 Goal Attempt Stopped
A shot is saved as Mario Pasalic of Croatia fires a left-footed attempt from outside the box, which is collected in the top center of the net by Ghana's goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. The play was set up by Martin Baturina.
June 28, 2026 04:12
Corner
81:17 Corner Awarded to Croatia
Croatia wins a corner after the ball is deflected out by Benjamin Asare.
June 28, 2026 04:11
Free Kick
80:04 Foul Conceded by Baturina
Martin Baturina of Croatia is penalised for a foul.
June 28, 2026 04:11
Free Kick
80:04 Senaya Picks Up a Free Kick on the Right Flank
Ghana's Marvin Senaya earns a free kick out on the right flank.
June 28, 2026 04:11
Free Kick
79:41 Vlasic Called Up for a Foul
Nikola Vlasic of Croatia is penalised for a foul.
June 28, 2026 04:11
Free Kick
79:41 Fatawu Wins a Free Kick in the Defensive Half
Abdul Fatawu picks up a free kick for Ghana inside their own defensive half.
June 28, 2026 04:08
77:24 Croatia Introduce Pasalic in Place of Kovacic
Croatia make a change as Mario Pasalic is brought on to replace Mateo Kovacic.
June 28, 2026 04:08
Corner
72:29 Goal! Luckassen Equalises for Ghana
Goal! Croatia 1, Ghana 1. Derrick Luckassen of Ghana drills a left-footed shot into the bottom-right corner from point-blank range. Ernest Nuamah provided the cross after a set-piece situation, and the goal was confirmed valid following a VAR review.
June 28, 2026 04:07
75:12 VAR Rules Ghana's Goal Valid
The VAR check confirms the goal stands — the scoreline reads Croatia 1-1 Ghana after Derrick Luckassen's effort is upheld.
June 28, 2026 04:03
Free Kick
71:52 Partey Wins a Free Kick in Attacking Territory
Ghana's Thomas Partey secures a free kick in the opposition's half of the pitch.
June 28, 2026 04:03
Free Kick
71:52 Pongracic Penalised for a Foul
Marin Pongracic of Croatia is called up for committing a foul.
June 28, 2026 04:03
70:55 Ghana Swap Sulemana for Nuamah
Ghana bring on Ernest Nuamah, who takes the place of Kamaldeen Sulemana.
June 28, 2026 04:02
70:49 Thomas-Asante On as Ayew Makes Way for Ghana
Ghana make another change as Brandon Thomas-Asante comes on to replace Jordan Ayew.
June 28, 2026 04:02
70:48 Action Resumes After the Stoppage
The break has come to an end and both teams are set to get back underway.
June 28, 2026 04:02
68:03 Drinks Break Brings Play to a Halt
Play was temporarily suspended as both sides took a scheduled drinks break.
June 28, 2026 03:59
Yellow Card
67:08 Yellow Card
Referee brandishes a yellow card at Croatia's Ivan Perisic following a reckless foul from the Croatian player.
June 28, 2026 03:59
Free Kick
67:05 Free Kick Lost
Croatia are penalised and surrender a free kick after Ivan Perisic commits a foul.
June 28, 2026 03:58
Free Kick
67:05 Free Kick Won
Ghana's Abdul Fatawu draws a foul and picks up a free kick for his side out on the right flank.
June 28, 2026 03:57
65:58 Substitution
Croatia ring the changes as Igor Matanovic enters the field in place of Ante Budimir.
June 28, 2026 03:57
Corner
64:54 Corner
Ghana earn a corner kick after Croatia's Josip Stanisic concedes it.
June 28, 2026 03:50
Free Kick
58:45 — Ghana's Ayew Penalised
Jordan Ayew of Ghana was penalised for a foul, handing Croatia a free-kick opportunity.
June 28, 2026 03:50
Free Kick
58:45 — Croatia Awarded Free Kick
Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic earned Croatia a free kick deep in their own defensive half.
June 28, 2026 03:48
56:04 — Ghana's Strike Blocked Outside the Box
Kamaldeen Sulemana attempted a left-footed drive from range for Ghana, but the effort was blocked before it could reach the goal.
June 28, 2026 03:46
Corner
55:25 — Ghana Win Corner After Modric Concedes
Croatia's Luka Modric conceded a corner, giving Ghana a set-piece chance in the attack.
June 28, 2026 03:45
Free Kick
54:22 — Luckassen Wins Free Kick for Ghana
Derrick Luckassen secured a free kick for Ghana in their own defensive half.
June 28, 2026 03:45
Free Kick
54:22 — Budimir Penalised for Croatia
Croatia's Ante Budimir was penalised for a foul, gifting Ghana the free kick.
June 28, 2026 03:44
Free Kick
52:30 — Ghana's Senaya Gives Away Foul
Marvin Senaya of Ghana gave away a foul, allowing Croatia to take a free kick.
June 28, 2026 03:44
Free Kick
52:30 — Baturina Earns Free Kick for Croatia
Martin Baturina won a free kick for Croatia in their defensive half of the field.
June 28, 2026 03:43
Offside
52:02 — Semenyo Flagged Offside for Ghana
Antoine Semenyo was flagged offside for Ghana, cutting short their attacking move.
June 28, 2026 03:41
Free Kick
50:25 — Ghana Win Free Kick on Right Wing
Marvin Senaya won Ghana a free kick out on the right flank.
June 28, 2026 03:41
Free Kick
50:25 — Budimir Penalised Again for Croatia
Ante Budimir was penalised for a second foul, this time conceding a free kick for Croatia on the right wing.
June 28, 2026 03:37
46' — Fatawu Fires Wide from Distance
Ghana's Abdul Fatawu attempted a left-footed strike from outside the penalty box, but the effort sailed away from goal and the chance came to nothing.
June 28, 2026 03:36
Kick Off
45' — Second Half Gets Under Way: Croatia 1, Ghana 0
Play has resumed at the venue with Croatia maintaining their 1-0 advantage over Ghana. Both sides are back on the pitch for the second 45 minutes of this Group L clash.
June 28, 2026 03:36
45' — Ghana Substitution: Fatawu on for Owusu
Ghana's coaching staff have made a change at the break, introducing Abdul Fatawu to the pitch in place of Elisha Owusu for the second half.
June 28, 2026 03:35
45' — Ghana's Second Change: Oppong Replaces Adjetey
Ghana have made a further change at the interval, with Kojo Peprah Oppong coming on to replace Jonas Adjetey as the team looks to find an equaliser in the second half.
June 28, 2026 03:19
Half Time
48:07
The first half has ended. Croatia go into the break leading Ghana by a single goal, 1-0.
June 28, 2026 03:17
Free Kick
45:46 Free Kick Conceded
Ghana's Thomas Partey gives away a foul, handing Croatia a free kick opportunity.
June 28, 2026 03:17
Free Kick
45:46 Free Kick Earned
Croatia's Petar Sucic picks up a free kick in the opposition's half of the field.
June 28, 2026 03:17
45' Added Time
The fourth official has indicated that 3 minutes of stoppage time will be added on at the end of the first half.
June 28, 2026 03:15
Free Kick
42:50 — Croatia Concede a Free Kick
Nikola Vlasic is penalised for a foul, surrendering possession and giving Ghana a free kick.
June 28, 2026 03:15
Free Kick
42:50 — Ghana Win Free Kick Down the Left
Gideon Mensah is fouled on the left flank and earns Ghana a free kick in a promising area.
June 28, 2026 03:11
39:27 — Semenyo Narrowly Misses for Ghana
Antoine Semenyo collects on the right side of the penalty area and gets a right-footed shot away, coming agonisingly close but watching it slide just past the left post. Jonas Adjetey laid on the chance.
June 28, 2026 03:09
37:06 — Kovacic's Strike Blocked Outside the Box
Mateo Kovacic unleashes a right-footed drive from outside the penalty area, only for a Ghana player to get a block on it and deny the effort. Petar Sucic had set the chance up.
June 28, 2026 03:05
Free Kick
34:01 Free Kick Earned
Martin Baturina of Croatia earns a free kick in his own defensive half.
June 28, 2026 03:05
Free Kick
34:01 Foul Conceded
Kwasi Sibo of Ghana is penalised for a foul.
June 28, 2026 03:02
Corner
30:52 Goal! Croatia 1-0 Ghana
Goal! Croatia 1, Ghana 0. Petar Sucic of Croatia rifles a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area into the bottom-left corner of the net, with Mateo Kovacic picking up the assist.
June 28, 2026 03:02
Corner
29:45 Attempt Stopped
Ivan Perisic of Croatia planted a header from the middle of the box towards the bottom-left corner, only for Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare to produce a fine stop. Luka Modric had set up the chance with a well-delivered cross.
June 28, 2026 03:00
Free Kick
29:05 Free Kick Won
Martin Baturina of Croatia picks up a free kick out on the left flank.
June 28, 2026 03:00
Free Kick
29:05 Foul Given
Elisha Owusu of Ghana is penalised for a foul.
June 28, 2026 03:00
28:01 Play Back On
The stoppage is over and both teams are back on the pitch ready to continue.
June 28, 2026 02:56
24:46 Drinks Break
A brief pause in play as both sets of players take on fluids during a scheduled drinks break.
June 28, 2026 02:55
Free Kick
23:53 Free Kick Secured
Thomas Partey of Ghana wins a free kick deep inside his own half.
June 28, 2026 02:55
Free Kick
23:53 Foul Committed
Ante Budimir of Croatia is penalised for a foul.
June 28, 2026 02:52
20:37 Pongracic Header Flies Over the Bar
Marin Pongracic of Croatia gets on the end of a Luka Modric cross delivered from a set-piece situation and directs a header at goal from the centre of the box, but the effort climbs too high and misses the target.
June 28, 2026 02:51
Free Kick
19:40 Sibo Penalised for Foul
Ghana's Kwasi Sibo is penalised for a foul, handing Croatia a free kick.
June 28, 2026 02:51
Free Kick
19:40 Sucic Earns Free Kick in Attacking Half
Croatia's Petar Sucic draws a foul in the opposition's half, picking up a free kick for his side.
June 28, 2026 02:47
16:11 Vlasic Rattles the Left Post
Nikola Vlasic of Croatia unleashes a right-footed strike from beyond the penalty area after a rapid counter-attack, but the ball crashes against the left post. The assist came from Martin Baturina.
June 28, 2026 02:40
Free Kick
7:57 Owusu Gives Away Free Kick
Ghana's Elisha Owusu commits a foul, conceding a free kick to Croatia.
June 28, 2026 02:39
Free Kick
7:57 Baturina Wins Free Kick Deep in Own Half
Croatia's Martin Baturina draws a foul and earns a free kick deep inside his team's own half.
June 28, 2026 02:35
Free Kick
3:57 Sulemana Called for Foul
Ghana's Kamaldeen Sulemana is penalised for a foul in the early exchanges of the match.
June 28, 2026 02:35
Free Kick
3:57 Sucic Draws Foul in Defensive Half
Croatia's Petar Sucic is fouled in his team's defensive half, earning a free kick for the Croatian side.
June 28, 2026 02:31
Free Kick
First Half: Senaya Gives Away Foul
Ghana's Marvin Senaya gives away a foul, allowing Croatia to take a free kick.
June 28, 2026 02:31
Free Kick
First Half: Baturina Earns Free Kick in Own Half
Croatia's Martin Baturina picks up a free kick after being fouled inside his side's defensive half.
June 28, 2026 02:31
Kick Off
Kick-Off: First Half Gets Going
The opening half is now in progress as Croatia and Ghana begin their decisive Group L encounter.
June 28, 2026 01:08
Starting XIs Confirmed, Warm-Up Begins
Both Croatia and Ghana have announced their starting elevens, with players from both teams now going through their pre-match warm-up routines on the pitch.