Croatia defeated Ghana, concluding Group L play and securing their spot in the next stage of 2026 World Cup qualifying. England also advanced, topping the group with a 2-0 win against Panama. Croatia finished second in the group with six points, while Ghana ended with four points, eliminating them from contention. The results mean both England and Croatia will progress further in the qualification process. Ghana’s campaign concludes with a third-place finish in Group L. This outcome sets the stage for the next round of qualifying matches as teams vie for a place in the 2026 World Cup tournament.