Croatia beat Ghana to reach knockout stages
Nikola Vlasic scores a late header as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with victory over already-qualified Ghana in Philadelphia.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
Locations
All Coverage
Nikola Vlasic scores a late header as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with victory over already-qualified Ghana in Philadelphia.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
France into semi-finals after comfortable win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe scores his eighth goal of this World Cup to make up for an earlier penalty miss with Ousmane Dembele adding a second as France prove too good for Morocco and move into the semi-finals.
July 9, 2026 at 10:49 PMSwitzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals
Gregor Kobel is Switzerland's penalty hero, after pulling off a stunning shootout save from Colombia's Cucho Hernandez to help set up a quarter-final clash with Argentina.
July 8, 2026 at 12:08 AMSpain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner
Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.
July 10, 2026 at 10:01 PMArgentina set up England semi-final with extra-time victory over Switzerland
Argentina set up a World Cup semi-final with England after scoring twice in extra-time to beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City.
July 12, 2026 at 04:35 AMDalic leaves as Croatia coach after nine years
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic steps down after nine years in charge following their defeat against Portugal in the World Cup.
July 8, 2026 at 12:27 PMSwitzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 - Reuters
Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 Reuters
July 7, 2026 at 11:55 PM