Croatia
Ghana
Philadelphia Stadium · Philadelphia · 69,796 seats — Lincoln Financial Field
Croatia enters this Group L clash carrying significant momentum, having secured four wins in their last five outings. With a model-projected win probability of 59.3 percent, they are clear favorites to dictate the tempo against Ghana. While the visitors arrive unbeaten in their recent form, the 1.65 decimal odds reflect the challenge they face against a clinical Croatian side. Expect a tactical battle as both teams look to assert dominance, with the statistical probability of over 2.5 goals sitting narrowly at 50.55 percent.
Win probability
Squads
Croatia
Probable XI
Based on the last available lineup (2025) — not yet announced.
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1
Dominik Livakovic
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4
Josko Gvardiol
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5
Duje Caleta-Car
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6
Josip Sutalo
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18
Kristijan Jakic
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8
Nikola Moro
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15
Mario Pašalić
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14
Ivan Perišić
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13
Nikola Vlašić
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20
Franjo Ivanović
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21
Igor Matanovic
Rest of squad
Goalkeepers
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12
Ivor Pandur
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23
Dominik Kotarski
Defenders
Midfielders
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8
Mateo Kovacic
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10
Luka Modrić
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16
Martin Baturina
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17
Petar Sučić
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19
Toni Fruk
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21
Luka Sucic
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24
Marco Pašalić
Forwards
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9
Andrej Kramaric
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11
Ante Budimir
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26
Petar Musa
Ghana
Probable XI
Based on the last available lineup (2025) — not yet announced.
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4
Jonas Adjetey
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23
Alexander Djiku
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6
Mohammed Salisu
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2
Alidu Seidu
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8
Kwasi Sibo
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5
Thomas Partey
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21
Ebenezer Annan
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20
Mohammed Kudus
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11
Antoine Semenyo
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9
Jordan Ayew
Rest of squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
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6
Abdul Mumin
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14
Gideon Mensah
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17
Abdul Rahman Baba
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18
Jerome Opoku
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21
Kojo Peprah Oppong
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23
Derrick Luckassen
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25
Marvin Senaya
Midfielders
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3
Caleb Yirenkyi
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15
Elisha Owusu
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18
Emmanuel Agyei
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20
Augustine Boakye
Forwards
Head to head
First competitive meeting.
Latest form · averages per match
Croatia
Ghana
In the news
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