Croatia defeated Ghana 2–1 in a World Cup Group L encounter that saw the hosts capitalize on limited chances despite Ghana's superior expected goals. Playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, Croatia dominated possession at 53 per cent and created eight shots, four of which found the target, though their xG of 0.42 suggested clinical finishing. Ghana, operating in a 4-1-4-1 setup, generated a higher xG of 0.64 from just six attempts and one on-target effort, with their goalkeeper facing four shots on target but managing only a 50 per cent save rate. Croatia's goalkeeper conceded 0.96 xG but kept them level, whilst Ghana's stopper underperformed expectations by 1.13 goals above xG, ultimately costing them points. The result leaves Croatia with a crucial victory in their group campaign, whilst Ghana must regroup having created the better chances without reward.