Croatia vs Ghana — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Croatia vs Ghana kicks off in GROUP L of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Croatia, the 2018 runners-up and 2022 semifinalists, enter this Group L opener with a blend of experienced core and emerging talent. Their midfield, orchestrated by Luka Modrić (Real Madrid) and Mateo Kovačić (Manchester City), remains world-class, dictating tempo and exploiting spaces. However, an aging squad and defensive transitions against pace could be vulnerabilities. Ghana, after a quarterfinal run in 2023 AFCON, boast athleticism and directness. Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) and Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao) provide dynamism, while Thomas Partey (Arsenal) anchors midfield. The Black Stars will aim to disrupt Croatia's rhythm with high pressing and set-piece threats. Croatia need to control possession and avoid lapses, while Ghana must capitalize on counter-attacks. This clash of styles—poise vs. power—could hinge on midfield battles and defensive discipline.

Key players to watch

Croatia

Luka Modrić (Real Madrid) — The 39-year-old maestro still dictates play with his passing and vision; key to unlocking Ghana's defense.
Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City) — Versatile defender, strong in duels and progressive carries; crucial for handling Ghana's wingers.
Andrej Kramarić (Hoffenheim) — Clinical finisher and link-up player; Croatia's main goal threat in attack.

Ghana

Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) — Explosive dribbler and goal scorer; can exploit Croatia's defensive transitions.
Thomas Partey (Arsenal) — Midfield enforcer; his ball-winning and distribution will be vital to breaking Croatia's rhythm.
Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao) — Pace and power on the counter; constant threat in behind the Croatian backline.

How to watch Croatia vs Ghana — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Croatia vs Ghana?

Sat, Jun 27 at 09:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP L of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Croatia vs Ghana?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.