Ageless Luka Modric guides Croatia's next generation past Ghana and into the World Cup knockout round

Croatia secured a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout round with a victory over Ghana, with veteran midfielder Luka Modric playing a key role in the win. Manager Zlatko Dalic's squad demonstrated a blend of experienced players and emerging youth talent to advance from the group stage. The result reinforced Croatia's reputation as a team that consistently performs at major tournaments despite often being underestimated.