Washington, June 28 (SANA)CroatiadefeatedGhana2-1 on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field inPhiladelphiato finish second inGroup Land advance to the knockout stage of the2026 FIFA World Cup.

Petar Sučićopened the scoring for Croatia in the 31st minute before Derek Lokasin equalized for Ghana in the 73rd minute.Nikola Vlašićrestored Croatia’s lead with the winning goal in the 82nd minute.

Croatia finished second in the group with six points, behind England, which topped the standings with seven points. Ghana ended third with four points, while Panama was eliminated after finishing bottom of the group without a point.