Spain, Argentina: Ghana’s path to quarter-final if they win or lose against Croatia

The Black Stars face an uphill task in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup if they manage to secure qualification from Group L.

The team currently sits second in the group standings with four points. England leads with four points, Croatia are third with three points, while Panama remain bottom with zero points.

The final round of group-stage matches on June 27, 2026, will see the Black Stars take on Croatia, while England face Panama to decide the final standings.

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These results will determine the opponents each qualified team faces in the knockout stages as they aim to make history in the tournament.

Possible Opponents if Ghana Win or Draw Against Croatia

A win or draw for the Black Stars will seal qualification to the next round, finishing in second place.

In the Round of 32, Ghana could face the second-placed team in Group K, which could be Portugal or Colombia.

If they advance, they would meet 2010 World Champions Spain in the Round of 16.

Should they overcome that challenge, they would then face either host nation United States of America or Egypt in the quarter-final.

Possible Opponents if Ghana Lose to Croatia

If Ghana lose to Croatia, they would still face Portugal or Colombia in the Round of 32, depending on which team finishes top of Group K.

In the Round of 16, Ghana may come up against Switzerland.

If successful, they would likely face reigning champions Argentina in the quarter-final.

However, it is worth noting that these projected opponents could change depending on the final round of results and how teams fare in other matches.

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