Croatia led 1-0 at half-time against Ghana in the final round of Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Croatia controlled the game and went into the break ahead through a single goal.
Needing a win to secure a place in the last 32, Zlatko Dalić's side started the match exactly as they wanted. The goal in the 31st minute was created and finished by Petar Sučić, a surprise inclusion in the starting XI. The young midfielder turned home Mateo Kovačić's assist to put his team 1-0 up.
Croatia maintained their superiority as the half wore on. In the 45+2nd minute, Luka Modrić's free kick into the box was comfortably cleared by the Ghana defense. Ghana, under Carlos Queiroz, offered little going forward; with Iñaki Williams starting on the bench, the African side barely tested the Croatia goal in the first half.
The statistics underline Croatia's dominance. Croatia led possession with 54% and the shot count 5-1. In expected goals (xG), the figures read 0.28 to 0.02 in the hosts' favor. Neither side, however, fashioned a clear big chance.
In a match officiated by Canada's Drew Fischer, Croatia moved a step closer to their goal of qualification. With even a draw likely enough to take them through as one of the best third-placed teams, the second half hinges on whether Ghana can get into the contest.
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