Croatia chase knockout spot against resilient Ghana
This Group L finale in Philadelphia is a straight shootout for the knockouts, with Ghana needing only a draw to progress while Croatia likely require all three points.
Croatia recovered from a chaotic 4-2 opening defeat against England by securing a disciplined 1-0 victory over Panama. Zlatko Dalic’s side displayed their trademark game management in that win, controlling 58% of possession to steady the ship. They know that a victory here guarantees a place in the Round of 32, and they will rely on their tournament experience to navigate this must-win scenario.
Ghana enter this fixture in a strong position with four points after a gritty 0-0 draw against England and a 1-0 win over Panama. Under Carlos Queiroz, the Black Stars have prioritised defensive solidity, successfully frustrating higher-ranked opposition. However, they remain in a title race for the top spot in the group and cannot afford to be entirely passive if they want to secure the best possible path through the bracket.
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