Croatia vs Ghana
Croatia vs Ghana preview
Croatia vs Ghana is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group L. Croatia (Seed #46) face Ghana (#47) on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field. With both sides ranked within 1 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596) is the open-roof home of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Temple Owls (NCAA). It sits 12m above sea level in Philadelphia. June/July temperatures in Philadelphia average a high of 30°C and a low of 20°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Croatia have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Ghana have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Croatia vs Ghana — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Croatia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #46 | #47 |
| Confederation | UEFA | CAF |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Croatia vs Ghana data
// Fetch live data for Croatia vs Ghana
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-27',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 27
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Croatia vs Ghana at the 2026 World Cup?
Croatia vs Ghana is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:00:00 UTC at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
What stage is Croatia vs Ghana?
Croatia vs Ghana is a Group Stage fixture in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Croatia vs Ghana?
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596, opened 2003, open roof, natural grass) in Philadelphia hosts Croatia vs Ghana.
Who is favoured to win Croatia vs Ghana?
Croatia go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #46, with Ghana seeded #47. Croatia's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Ghana's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Croatia vs Ghana are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Croatia vs Ghana?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Croatia vs Ghana in my timezone?
Croatia vs Ghana kicks off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Croatia vs Ghana stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-27) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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