Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalić acknowledges the quality of Ghana’s squad but insists his team will not be overly concerned as they prepare for their Group L battles at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Reacting to the draw, conducted Friday at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Dalić praised the Black Stars’ speed and talent, while expressing confidence in his side’s readiness.
“We don’t care too much about Ghana. I know Asamoah Gyan is my friend; he played in my team when I was at Al Ain. But it’ll be a very tough game for Croatia. The Ghana team is very strong and very fast,” Dalic said.
The two nations are scheduled to meet in their final group match, a potentially decisive encounter for qualification to the knockout stage. Group L also features England and Panama, promising a competitive contest.
Croatia head to North America carrying a strong reputation on football’s biggest stage, having reached the final in 2018 and finishing third four years later.
Ghana, on the other hand, enter with a youthful squad and renewed energy following an impressive qualifying run.
The 2026 World Cup will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, running from June 1 to July 19 next year.
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