Modric battles Nuamah in Group L opener
Luka Modric of Croatia contests possession with Ernest Nuamah of Ghana during the Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Luka Modric of Croatia contests possession with Ernest Nuamah of Ghana during the Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Ante Budimir of Croatia challenges Derrick Luckassen of Ghana in the Group L encounter at Philadelphia Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 27 June 2026.
Petar Sucic of Croatia celebrates scoring with teammates during the Group L match against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Croatia and Ghana players observed a moment of silence for victims of the Venezuela earthquake before their Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Both squads stood in solidarity as Croatia and Ghana players joined in a pre-match tribute for Venezuela earthquake victims ahead of their Group L tie at Philadelphia Stadium on 27 June 2026.
Nikola Vlasic of Croatia and Kamaldeen Sulemana of Ghana contest the ball during the Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Croatia players react with frustration after squandering a chance during their Group L contest against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Nikola Vlasic again presses Kamaldeen Sulemana in a recurring battle of pace and technique during Croatia vs Ghana, Group L, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia on 27 June 2026.
Zlatko Dalic, head coach of Croatia, surveys the pitch before the Group L match against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Ante Budimir of Croatia rises for a header during the Group L match against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Jordan Ayew of Ghana misses a scoring opportunity during the Group L match against Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Luka Modric of Croatia challenges Jordan Ayew of Ghana for possession during the Group L tie at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Martin Baturina of Croatia battles Fatawu Issahaku of Ghana during the Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Josip Sutalo of Croatia and Kamaldeen Sulemana of Ghana contest the flank during the Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Derrick Luckassen of Ghana celebrates a goal with teammate Kwasi Sibo during the Group L match against Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Luka Modric and Petar Sucic of Croatia celebrate together after a goal during the Group L match against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Luka Modric confers with defender Marin Pongracic during the Group L match against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Josip Stanisic of Croatia and Kamaldeen Sulemana of Ghana tussle on the wing during the Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Nikola Vlasic leads Croatia's goal celebrations during the Group L match against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Mateo Kovacic of Croatia battles Kwasi Sibo of Ghana for midfield control during the Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Mario Pasalic of Croatia reacts with visible frustration after missing a chance during the Group L match against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Nikola Vlasic of Croatia drives forward against Gideon Mensah of Ghana during the Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Nikola Vlasic of Croatia celebrates a goal with his teammates during the Group L match against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
The Croatia squad unite in celebration after Nikola Vlasic finds the net during the Group L tie against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Mario Pasalic of Croatia challenges Ernest Nuamah of Ghana during the Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Nikola Vlasic sparks jubilant scenes among Croatia teammates following a goal in the Group L clash against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Luka Modric of Croatia prepares to deliver a corner kick during the Group L match against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Luka Modric and Nikola Vlasic of Croatia celebrate after their side's victory in the Group L match against Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.
Benjamin Asare, goalkeeper of Ghana, is beaten as a Croatia goal goes in during the Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia Stadium, on 27 June 2026.