Croatia advanced to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2–1 win over Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium in the final round of Group 12 fixtures.
Petar Sučić opened the scoring in the 31st minute, but Derek Lokansen levelled for Ghana in the 73rd. Nikola Vlašić settled it with a winner in the 83rd minute to send Croatia through.
Croatia finish second in the group on 6 points, behind England who top the table on 7. Ghana end third on 4 points and advance to the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed sides. Panama finish bottom with no points and are eliminated.
