Croatia enter their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match against Ghana looking to build on their first victory of the tournament while keeping their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 alive.
Croatia are currently ranked No. 13 in the latest FIFA World Ranking with 1,711.48 points. The European’s side opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 loss to England in Dallas despite showing resilience.
The Croatians responded in their second outing with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto. The match also marked Luka Modric’s 200th appearance for the national team, making the victory even more memorable.
How do Croatia and Ghana compare in the latest FIFA rankings?
Croatia head into the match as the significantly higher-ranked nation according to FIFA’s latest rankings, while Ghana are ranked 65th with 1,398.57 points. Although Croatia hold a considerable advantage in the FIFA rankings, the standings in Group L tell a different story.
Luka Modric #10 of Croatia celebrates after defeating Panama. Michael Reaves/Getty Images
Croatia enter the final group match with three points from two games and must defeat Ghana to maximize their chances of advancing to the knockout stage, while also keeping an eye on the result between England and Panama.
2026 World Cup Group H final standings after Uruguay vs Spain and Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
What is at stake for Croatia against Ghana?
Croatia’s victory over Panama kept their World Cup campaign alive after the opening defeat to England, but there is little room for error heading into the final group-stage match.
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With experienced players such as Luka Modric leading the squad, Croatia will look to capitalize on their momentum in one of the most important matches of their tournament.
