Croatia vs Ghana: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds0.9%0.3%
FIFA standing#11#74
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Croatia meet Ghana with our model leaning Croatia's way (48% to win, 24% draw). Modrić leads one final golden-generation push. Ghana, meanwhile, the Black Stars pin their hopes on Mohammed Kudus.

Croatia's edge comes from midfield mastery, but Ghana will look to exploit ageing core. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

CRO Croatia

LM
Luka Modrić
CM · AC Milan
JG
Joško Gvardiol
CB · Manchester City
MK
Mateo Kovačić
CM · Manchester City

GHA Ghana

MK
Mohammed Kudus
AM · Tottenham
TP
Thomas Partey
DM · Villarreal
AS
Antoine Semenyo
FW · Bournemouth