Croatia secure second place in Group L with a 2-1 victory over Ghana in Philadelphia. The win ensures Croatia end the group stage as runners-up. In parallel, England advance at the top of Group L after beating Panama 2-0 in New Jersey, leaving Croatia behind England while finishing ahead of the other group teams based on results.
Across the two matches, both outcomes confirm the final group standings: England take first place and progress, while Croatia finish second following their overcome of Ghana. The Croatia–Ghana match is the decisive factor for Croatia’s position, as a victory gives them enough points to secure runners-up status. Both reports describe the same scoreline and context for the group’s final rankings, with England’s result against Panama setting the benchmark for who tops the group.
