Croatia vs Ghana Kickoff Time, Date, Venue, Lineups, Live Stream Channels

Croatia vs Ghana is Group L Match 68 at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture is scheduled for 27 June 2026, with kickoff at 17:00 ET / 14:00 PT / 21:00 UTC / 23:00 CEST / 21:00 GMT / 22:00 BST / 02:00 PKT on 28 June. FIFA Match Centre lists the fixture, while Ticketmaster and Lincoln Financial Field list the Philadelphia event for 5:00 PM local time.

This hub covers kickoff time, date, venue, projected lineups, live stream channels, prediction, H2H, and key stats. Ghana have four points after beating Panama 1-0 and drawing 0-0 with England, while Croatia have three points after losing to England and beating Panama. Croatia need the win to remove third-place uncertainty. Ghana can reach five points with a draw, so their game management matters from the opening whistle.

Croatia vs Ghana Match Date and Kickoff Time

Croatia vs Ghana takes place on 27 June 2026. Philadelphia local kickoff is 17:00 ET, which is 14:00 PT, 21:00 UTC, 23:00 CEST in Zagreb, 21:00 GMT in Accra, 22:00 BST, and 02:00 PKT on 28 June.

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The timing gives Group L a simultaneous final window with Panama vs England in East Rutherford. Ghana have a stronger table position, while Croatia need a result that keeps their knockout route under control. The live-score page will carry official events when the match begins.

Venue: Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia

Philadelphia Stadium stages Croatia vs Ghana in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lincoln Financial Field lists the match for 27 June 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Ticketmaster lists Match 68 at the same Philadelphia venue.

Philadelphia hosts six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, including a Round of 16 match on 4 July. Supporters should confirm tickets, stadium entry, transport, parking, and bag rules through official event channels before travelling. The local setting adds a major-stage feel to the Group L finish.

Predicted Lineups

The Croatia vs Ghana lineups remain projected until official team sheets arrive. Croatia are expected in a 4-2-3-1, with Modric, Kovacic, Gvardiol, Kramaric, Perisic, and Budimir central to the plan. Ghana are projected in a 4-2-3-1, with Partey, Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, and Sulemana carrying the main transition roles.

These lineups should be treated as matchday projections, not confirmed selections. Croatia need Modric and Kovacic to move Ghana’s block without exposing counters. Ghana need Partey to protect central lanes before Semenyo attacks space behind Croatia’s defence.

Croatia vs Ghana Live Stream Channels

The Croatia vs Ghana live stream channels section focuses on official rights routes. Croatia viewers should check HRT and HRTi. Ghana viewers should check New World TV, SuperSport, DStv Stream, and local provider listings close to kickoff.

Viewers should recheck broadcaster schedules close to kickoff. Country rows reflect current public rights-holder information where available. If a row says match-specific channel allocation is yet to be confirmed, the exact channel remains pending until the broadcaster posts its schedule.

Croatia Preview

Croatia enter ranked No. 11 in the 11 June FIFA men’s ranking and carry a last-five form line of W-L-W-L-L. They lost 4-2 to England before beating Panama 1-0, so their Group L position demands a final-round push. Croatia need more attacking precision because Ghana have not conceded yet.

Zlatko Dalic can build around Livakovic, Stanisic, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Modric, Kramaric, Perisic, and Budimir. Croatia’s best route is patient possession followed by quicker service into the penalty area. The key risk is committing too many players forward and opening transition lanes for Ghana.

Croatia Current Form and Key Players

Luka Modric is Croatia’s key route because his tempo control, passing range, and late-match leadership can change the match script. Kovacic can help Croatia escape pressure, while Gvardiol protects the left side against counters. Croatia need faster circulation, strong rest defence, and enough box presence to turn pressure into goals.

Ghana Preview

Ghana enter ranked No. 73 in the 11 June FIFA men’s ranking and carry a last-five form line of D-W-D-L-L. They beat Panama 1-0 before drawing 0-0 with England, which gives them four points and a clean-sheet start. Ghana can manage the match because a draw keeps them in a strong position.

Carlos Queiroz can build a compact plan around Asare, Seidu, Partey, Owusu, Jordan Ayew, Sulemana, and Semenyo. Ghana’s best route is to keep the first hour controlled, then attack space when Croatia push numbers forward. Their defensive discipline against England gives the plan credibility.

Ghana Current Form and Key Players

Antoine Semenyo gives Ghana their main transition running, ball-carrying, and direct pressure on centre-backs route. Partey can screen central lanes, while Jordan Ayew can slow the match in possession. Ghana need compact spacing, clean first passes, and smart counterattacks because a draw protects their route.

Match Prediction

The Croatia vs Ghana prediction is Croatia 2-1 Ghana. The probability split is 55 percent Croatia, 25 percent draw, and 20 percent Ghana. The confidence level is 55 percent because Croatia need the result, yet Ghana have the stronger defensive record in Group L.

Ghana can challenge the pick if they keep the match level into the final half-hour. Croatia still deserve the narrow edge because their midfield experience and must-win position should force more pressure. A 2-1 Croatia result fits the table state and the risk profile on both sides.

Head to Head Record

Croatia and Ghana have no previous verified senior meeting before this FIFA World Cup fixture. The Philadelphia match starts the direct record between the two national teams. That makes Group L form, ranking, and match pressure more useful than historical comparison.

The Croatia vs Ghana head to head record confirms this is the first verified senior meeting. Croatia bring a stronger FIFA ranking and deeper knockout experience. Ghana bring the cleaner Group L defensive record and a better points position.

Key Stats Comparison

The stats snapshot gives Croatia the ranking and must-win urgency, while Ghana hold the points and clean-sheet edge. Live-event numbers such as cards, substitutions, final xG, and shots on target remain yet to be confirmed before kickoff. Croatia need more final-third output than their opening two matches produced.

Group L includes England, Ghana, Croatia, Panama. The World Cup 2026 standings will become clearer after Croatia vs Ghana and Panama vs England finish. Readers following the same group can also use the Croatia vs Ghana lineups and the Croatia vs Ghana prediction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Croatia vs Ghana gives Group L a final-round match with qualification pressure on both sides. Croatia need the win, while Ghana can protect a strong route from four points. Official lineups and some country-specific channel allocations remain yet to be confirmed, so the hub should be checked again before kickoff.