Croatia and Ghana seek World Cup qualification

A win would guarantee them at least second place, while a draw would keep them among the eight best third-placed teams. The Croatian team, led by Luka Modrić, has one point less than the Black Stars 4 points. Modrić, a 40-year-old AC Milan midfielder playing in his fifth World Cup, was substituted in the first two matches.

Croatia lost 4-2 to England before a 1-0 win against Panama. Ghana, under coach Carlos Queiroz, drew 0-0 with England and won 1-0 against Panama. Queiroz emphasized the need for concentration and resilience, acknowledging Croatia's "magnificent and experienced players," including Modrić.

He also noted that finishing second in the group could mean playing in Toronto without Thomas Partey, who missed the England match due to visa issues related to sexual assault allegations. Meanwhile, England, leading Group L with four points, needs to secure a win against Panama to avoid depending on the outcome of the other match. Panama, with zero points, aims to end their World Cup campaign on a positive note.

Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze stated that England plays with the intensity and passion of the Premier League. Harry Kane, England's top scorer, has two goals in the competition and hopes to add to his tally against Panama.