World Cup 2026 / Croatia - Ghana: probable line-ups

27.06.26 FT World Cup

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Tonight, Ghana and Croatia face off for the first time in their history in a decisive clash for a place in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Probable line-ups and what's at stake.

This Saturday at 21:00 GMT, Croatia and Ghana meet for the third and final matchday of Group L at the 2026 World Cup. It's a historic fixture: the two nations have never met before, neither in official competition nor in a friendly. The stakes couldn't be higher as both teams are fighting to qualify for the round of 16.

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Ghana, currently second with 4 points behind England, have already secured their spot in the next round. However, the Black Stars will want to finish in style against a Luka Modric-led Croatia side that cannot afford any slip-ups. With 3 points, the Croatians absolutely must avoid defeat to lock in qualification, without having to rely on other group results.

Probable line-ups: Croatia vs Ghana

Croatia: Livaković - Šutalo, Vušković, Gvardiol - Stanišić, Modrić (c), Kovačić, Perišić - Sučić, Budimir, Baturina.

Ghana: Asare - Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah - Yirenkyi, Partey, Sibo - Williams, Ayew (c), Semenyo.

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