Ghana defender Derrick Luckassen has stated that Black Stars' World Cup journey should not stop at mere qualification, insisting the team is aiming much higher despite a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match on Saturday night in Philadelphia.
The Black Stars will battle it out with Colombia in the round of 32 of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing third in Group L.
Nikola Vlasic scored a late header as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with victory over already-qualified Ghana in Philadelphia.
The Black Stars have secured qualification to the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 before kicking a ball in their final Group L fixture against Croatia, following results elsewhere that confirmed Ghana's place in the knockout stage.
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Smith, led a high-powered government delegation to the Black Stars camp on Thursday to congratulate the team on their World Cup campaign and relay a message from President John Dramani Mahama ahead of Saturday’s decisive Group L game against Croatia.
Ghana Premier League champions, Medeama SC have announced that talented midfielder Fuzy Taylor has completed a season-long loan move to Croatian powerhouse GNK Dinamo Zagreb.
