Rabat – Croatia faces a direct shootout for automatic qualification as they take on Ghana in their final Group L fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Having bounced back from their opening defeat to beat Panama 1-0, the 2018 runners-up sit third in the group with three points. The scenario for Zlatko Dalić’s men is simple: a victory over the Black Stars in Philadelphia guarantees a top-two finish and safe passage into the Round of 32.
The Croatian manager has named a seasoned, battle-tested lineup engineered to dictate the tempo of this high-stakes encounter.
Croatia Starting XI vs Ghana
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Goalkeeper: Dominik Livaković
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Defenders: Josip Stanišić, Josip Šutalo, Marin Pongračić, Ivan Perisic
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Midfielders: Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Nicola Vlasic
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Forwards: Petar Sucic, Ante Budimir, Martin Baturina
Croatia enters the match knowing that their vast tournament experience must shine through to overcome a resilient African side.

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