PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field. Petar Sučić opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a right-footed strike. Ghana equalized in the 73rd minute through substitute Derrick Luckassen, who scored with his left foot. Nikola Vlašić netted the winner in the 83rd minute with a header. Ivan Perišić assisted one goal and received a yellow card in the 68th minute. Ghana substitute Kojo Peprah Oppong was booked in second-half stoppage time.

Croatia’s record in the competition improved to 2-1-1, while Ghana fell to 1-1-1. Croatia is 8-1-2 across all competitions this season; Ghana is 1-1-1.