Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 in a match that remained largely uneventful until the second half, resulting in Ghana finishing third in Group L of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This loss prevents Ghana from securing second place in the group. Croatia’s victory ensures their advancement to the round of 16. Ghana will now face either Colombia or Portugal in a subsequent qualifying match. Meanwhile, the Black Stars may see England compete against Senegal. The result sets the stage for the next phase of qualification, determining which teams will advance further in the tournament.