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Croatia Secures Second Place in Group 12 with 2-1 Win Over Ghana at World Cup 2026
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First reported by N12 · Jun 27, 2026
What happened
Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 in Philadelphia to secure second place in Group 12 at the 2026 World Cup, advancing to the round of 32. Ghana also progressed as a best third-placed team. Croatia will face the Group 11 runner-up in Toronto, while Ghana meets the group winner in Kansas City.
- 01Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to finish second in Group 12 at the 2026 World Cup.
- 02Petar Stojčić scored first for Croatia, followed by a Ghana equalizer from Derrick Luckassen.
- 03Nikola Vlašić’s late header secured Croatia’s win and advancement to the round of 32.
- 04Ghana qualified as one of the best third-placed teams and will face a group winner next.
- 05Croatia will play the Group 11 runner-up in Toronto; Ghana faces the winner in Kansas City.
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