Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 in their final Group L match at the 2026 World Cup, securing a spot in the round of 16 as group runners-up thanks to a decisive assist from midfielder Luka Modric.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Casemiro, and the son of legendary Zinedine Zidane are all featured in the worst XI of the World Cup 2026 group stage opening round, as selected by leading Brazilian newspaper Globo Esporte.