Croatia vs Ghana Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

Croatia vs Ghana is a World Cup 2026 fixture scheduled for 27 June 2026, bringing together two sides who have never previously met in a recorded international encounter. Croatia arrive as the higher-ranked side at 13th in the world, while Ghana sit 64th — a gap that makes this one of the more contrasting match-ups of the group stage.

Head-to-Head Record

There are no recorded head-to-head meetings between Croatia and Ghana in international football. With no shared history to draw on, recent form, squad quality, and World Cup 2026 tournament context become the most meaningful indicators of where each side currently stands heading into this fixture.

Croatia: Recent Form

Croatia have posted a W3 D0 L3 record across their last six matches, accumulating 1.5 points per game and scoring 8 goals while conceding 11 — an average of 1.33 goals for and 1.83 against per outing. Their form string (most recent first) reads W–L–W–L–L–W, reflecting a side capable of beating quality opposition but prone to defensive lapses in bigger tests. They have kept just one clean sheet in those six matches and failed to score on one occasion.

• 23 Jun 2026 (A) vs Panama — 1–0 W: A composed away win to round off their pre-knockout schedule.
• 17 Jun 2026 (A) vs England — 2–4 L: Croatia scored twice but were undone by an England side in sharp attacking form.
• 7 Jun 2026 (H) vs Slovenia — 2–1 W: A home victory that demonstrated Croatia’s ability to grind out results under pressure.
• 2 Jun 2026 (H) vs Belgium — 0–2 L: A blank at home underlined the occasional fragility in their attacking output.

Ghana: Recent Form

Ghana have recorded W1 D2 L3 from their last six matches, managing just 0.83 points per game. They have scored only 4 goals across those fixtures — an average of 0.67 per match — while conceding 10, at 1.67 per game. Their form string reads D–W–D–L–L–L, with the two most recent results — a goalless draw with England and a 1–0 win over Panama — offering some late encouragement. Ghana have kept two clean sheets in six matches but have also failed to score on two occasions, highlighting a limited attacking threat.

• 23 Jun 2026 (A) vs England — 0–0 D: A disciplined defensive display earned a point against one of the tournament’s stronger sides.
• 17 Jun 2026 (H) vs Panama — 1–0 W: Ghana’s only win in the six-match run, secured at home.
• 2 Jun 2026 (A) vs Wales — 1–1 D: A point on the road, though Ghana had to come from behind or hold on to claim it.
• 27 Mar 2026 (A) vs Austria — 1–5 L: A heavy defeat that remains the low point of their recent run and exposed defensive vulnerabilities.

Form and Record at a Glance

• Head-to-head: No recorded meetings between Croatia and Ghana — this is a first encounter in international football.
• Croatia’s last 6: W3 D0 L3 — 1.5 ppg, scoring 8 and conceding 11.
• Ghana’s last 6: W1 D2 L3 — 0.83 ppg, scoring 4 and conceding 10.
• Clean sheets: Croatia have kept 1 in their last 6; Ghana have kept 2 in theirs.
• Failed to score: Croatia once in six; Ghana twice in six.
• Rankings: Croatia are ranked 13th globally; Ghana are ranked 64th.

How Croatia and Ghana Compare

Croatia’s points-per-game return of 1.5 is nearly double Ghana’s 0.83 over their respective last six matches, and their average of 1.33 goals scored per match is almost twice Ghana’s 0.67 — a meaningful gap in attacking output. Defensively, both sides have been porous, with Croatia conceding 1.83 per game and Ghana 1.67, though Ghana’s two clean sheets in six do suggest they can be organised when the occasion demands it. The 51-place difference in ranking further underscores Croatia’s status as the more established international force heading into this World Cup 2026 encounter.

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FAQ

Have Croatia and Ghana ever played each other before?

No — there are no recorded international meetings between Croatia and Ghana, making their 27 June 2026 World Cup fixture a first encounter between the two nations.

What is Croatia’s current form ahead of the match?

Croatia have won 3 of their last 6 matches, with defeats to England, Belgium, and Brazil offset by wins over Panama, Slovenia, and Colombia, earning them 1.5 points per game.

What is Ghana’s current form ahead of the match?

Ghana have managed just one win in their last six matches — against Panama — alongside draws with England and Wales, giving them a points-per-game return of 0.83 and only 4 goals scored in that period.

What are the rankings for Croatia and Ghana at World Cup 2026?

Croatia are ranked 13th in the world heading into this fixture, while Ghana are ranked 64th — a gap of 51 places that reflects a significant difference in international pedigree.