Ghana qualifies for the World Cup round of 32 despite loss to Croatia

Ghana lost 2-1 to Croatia in their final group stage match of the World Cup. Despite this defeat, Ghana secured a spot in the round of 32 by finishing the group phase in third place. The team advanced as one of the best third-placed teams, having accumulated four points in total. Derrick Luckassen, who plays for Pafos FC, scored the only goal for Ghana during the match. Luckassen converted a goal following a free-kick, a performance that his club, Pafos FC, publicly acknowledged as significant. While the team failed to secure a win against Croatia, the final points tally was sufficient to ensure their continued participation in the tournament. No further disciplinary or injury details were reported following the fixture.