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Croatia vs Ghana — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 3
Match preview / What to expect
Updated Jun 6, 2026Croatia against Ghana in Group L brings together a seasoned European force and an ambitious African side. Zlatko Dalić's Croatia still revolve around the brilliance of Luka Modrić, supported by Mateo Kovačić and the threat of Andrej Kramarić.
Ghana, under Otto Addo, carry pace and power through Mohammed Kudus and Iñaki Williams, with Thomas Partey anchoring midfield.
Croatia's control and game intelligence against Ghana's athleticism should make for a compelling generational contrast.
Key storylines
- 01Modrić orchestrating once more for Croatia
- 02Kudus and Williams driving Ghana's attack
- 03Midfield duel between Partey and Kovačić
Prediction
Kickoff editorial call
Croatia 2-1 Ghana
Projected lineups
Projected XI — not confirmed
Croatia
Formation 4-3-3- 1D. Livakovic
- 2J. Stanisic
- 3J. Sutalo
- 4J. Gvardiol
- 5M. Pongracic
- 6L. Modric
- 7M. Kovacic
- 8L. Sucic
- 9I. Perisic
- 10A. Kramaric
- 11A. Budimir
Ghana
Formation 4-3-3- 1L. Zigi
- 2A. Seidu
- 3A. Mumin
- 4J. Opoku
- 5G. Mensah
- 6T. Partey
- 7E. Owusu
- 8K. Sibo
- 9A. Semenyo
- 10I. Williams
- 11K. Sulemana
Team news
Croatia
- Modrić remains the creative heartbeat
- Kramarić and Budimir lead the line
Ghana
- Williams and Semenyo carry Ghana's pace
- Partey anchors the midfield
Sources
Preview is editorial. Projected lineups are not confirmed team sheets.
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