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Croatia vs Ghana — Predicted Lineups & Prediction

🗓️ 2026年6月27日星期六 UTC 21:00📍 Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
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Croatia 2 - 1 Ghana at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group L · Matchday 3). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (3-5-2 vs 4-3-3), key players including Ante Budimir and Ivan Perisic and Jordan Ayew and Antoine Semenyo, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.

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Croatia vs Ghana Confirmed Starting XI

✅ Official starting XIs confirmed · updated 7月4日 UTC 08:58
Croatia
3-5-2
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Ghana
4-3-3
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Confirmed starting XIs from official team sheets. Updated automatically when lineups are announced.

Croatia confirmed XI (3-5-2)
GK: Dominik Livakovic
Defence: Josip Stanisic, Marin Pongracic, Josip Sutalo
Midfield: Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric, Nikola Vlasic, Martin Baturina, Petar Sucic
Attack: Ante Budimir, Ivan Perisic
Ghana confirmed XI (4-3-3)
GK: Benjamin Asare
Defence: Jonas Adjetey, Gideon Mensah, Derrick Luckassen, Marvin Senaya
Midfield: Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Elisha Owusu
Attack: Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, Kamaldeen Sulemana

Croatia vs Ghana Prediction

Croatia edge in as slight favourites against Ghana, but the margins are fine. Croatia's biggest threat runs through Ante Budimir and Ivan Perisic, while Ghana will pin their hopes on Jordan Ayew and Antoine Semenyo. Points here could prove decisive in Group L · Matchday 3. The match is staged at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.

Tactical matchup

Croatia line up in a 3-5-2, Ghana in a 4-3-3. Croatia will expect the bulk of possession and the task of breaking down a compact block, while Ghana are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Jordan Ayew and Antoine Semenyo on the counter. Whether Mateo Kovacic and Luka Modric can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. Set pieces and the opening goal often tilt tight group games like this.

Key players to watch

  • Croatia: Ante Budimir, Ivan Perisic, Mateo Kovacic3-5-2 formation
  • Ghana: Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, Iñaki Williams4-3-3 formation
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FAQ

What is the confirmed lineup for Croatia vs Ghana?
Official starting XIs for Croatia vs Ghana are confirmed and shown above — Croatia (3-5-2) and Ghana (4-3-3). Updated automatically from official team sheets.
What is the predicted lineup for Croatia vs Ghana?
Croatia are predicted to start in a 3-5-2, with Ghana in a 4-3-3. Both full predicted XIs are on this page.
What is the Croatia vs Ghana starting 11?
Our predicted starting 11 for Croatia vs Ghana: Croatia (3-5-2) and Ghana (4-3-3). See the full predicted lineups above, including Ante Budimir, Ivan Perisic for Croatia and Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo for Ghana.
What is the Croatia vs Ghana predicted starting XI?
The predicted starting XI for Croatia vs Ghana at World Cup 2026 is shown above in formation view and as a full squad list. Croatia in 3-5-2; Ghana in 4-3-3. Official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
What was the Croatia vs Ghana score?
Croatia 2 - 1 Ghana in the Group L · Matchday 3. Full-time result, lineups and analysis are on this page.
When do Croatia and Ghana play?
Croatia vs Ghana kicks off 2026年6月27日星期六 UTC 21:00 at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
What time does Croatia vs Ghana kick off?
Croatia vs Ghana kicks off 2026年6月27日星期六 UTC 21:00 at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. Lineups are usually confirmed about one hour before the start.
Where is Croatia vs Ghana being played?
Croatia vs Ghana is at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (Group L · Matchday 3, FIFA World Cup 2026). Kick-off 2026年6月27日星期六 UTC 21:00.
Who are the key players in Croatia vs Ghana?
Watch Ante Budimir and Ivan Perisic for Croatia, and Jordan Ayew and Antoine Semenyo for Ghana. The full predicted starting XIs are listed above.
What formation will Croatia play against Ghana?
Croatia are predicted in a 3-5-2 and Ghana in a 4-3-3, based on recent setups. Final shapes can change with confirmed team news an hour before kick-off.
Which World Cup 2026 round is Croatia vs Ghana?
Croatia vs Ghana is a Group L · Matchday 3 fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Have the Croatia vs Ghana lineups been confirmed?
Yes — official starting XIs for Croatia vs Ghana are confirmed and displayed on this page. They update automatically when team sheets are published.
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