Venue: SoFi Stadium – Inglewood, California, USA
Kickoff: 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET
Group Stage Match
Venue Profile – SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)
- Type: Indoor/Hybrid (roofed, climate‑controlled)
- Capacity: ~70,000 (expandable to 100,000)
- Surface: Hybrid turf
- Pitch Conditions: Fast, consistent, ideal for technical sides
- Impact:
- Croatia’s possession‑heavy style benefits
- Ghana’s athleticism still dangerous, but less advantage from climate
Weather Forecast – Inglewood, CA
- Temperature: 78–82°F (outside)
- Humidity: Low
- Wind: 6–10 mph
- Conditions: Clear Southern California evening
- Impact:
- Roofed stadium neutralizes weather entirely
- Perfect conditions for high‑tempo football
- Favors Croatia’s passing rhythm
Injury Report
Croatia
- Luka Sučić – ACTIVE
- Josko Gvardiol – ACTIVE
- Andrej Kramarić – ACTIVE
- Marcelo Brozović – DAY‑TO‑DAY (calf tightness)
- Ivan Perišić – OUT (ACL recovery)
Ghana
- Mohammed Kudus – ACTIVE
- Thomas Partey – ACTIVE
- Jordan Ayew – ACTIVE
- Daniel Amartey – DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)
- Tariq Lamptey – OUT (hamstring)
Team Records & Recent Form
Croatia
- Last 5 Matches: 3–1–1
- Goals For: 7
- Goals Against: 3
- Trend: Strong defensive form; midfield dictating tempo
- Strengths: Ball retention, tactical discipline, midfield creativity
- Weaknesses: Aging attack, occasional difficulty breaking low blocks
Ghana
- Last 5 Matches: 2–1–2
- Goals For: 6
- Goals Against: 7
- Trend: Unpredictable; moments of brilliance mixed with defensive lapses
- Strengths: Pace, counterattacks, individual creativity (Kudus)
- Weaknesses: Defensive organization, set‑piece marking
Series History
- All‑Time Meetings: First competitive meeting
- Key Trend:
- Croatia typically excels vs. athletic, transitional teams
- Ghana historically dangerous vs. European sides with slower back lines
Key Player Matchups
Luka Sučić (CRO) vs. Thomas Partey (GHA)
Edge: Croatia
Sučić’s creativity and passing range are central to Croatia’s buildup. Partey must disrupt rhythm to give Ghana a chance.
Mohammed Kudus (GHA) vs. Croatia’s Back Line
Edge: Ghana (slightly)
Kudus is Ghana’s most dangerous attacker and thrives in tight spaces. Gvardiol’s marking will be critical.
Andrej Kramarić (CRO) vs. Ghana’s Center‑Backs
Edge: Croatia
Kramarić’s movement between lines can expose Ghana’s defensive gaps.
Inaki Williams (GHA) vs. Croatia’s High Line
Edge: Even
Williams’ pace is a major threat on counters. Croatia must avoid turnovers in midfield.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Croatia | Ghana | Edge |
| Avg. Possession | 59% | 43% | Croatia |
| Goals per Match | 1.4 | 1.2 | Even |
| Goals Allowed | 0.6 | 1.4 | Croatia |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 79% | Croatia |
| Set‑Piece Goals | Moderate | High | Ghana |
| Defensive Errors | Low | High | Croatia |
Croatia holds clear advantages in control, passing, and defensive stability.
Betting Trends
- Croatia unders have hit in 6 of their last 9
- Ghana has conceded in 8 straight competitive matches
- Croatia has scored first in 7 of their last 10
- Ghana matches have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last 6
- Croatia unbeaten in 10 of last 12 vs. African opposition
MATCH ODDS
Croatia – 115
Ghana + 425
Draw + 220
Over 2.5 + 135 Under 2.5 – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 26, 2026
