Croatia earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round, getting goals from Nikola Vlašić and Luka Sučić to beat Ghana 2-1 on Saturday. Ghana had already clinched a spot in the round of 32 for the first time since 2010.

Ghana coach Carlos ​Queiroz said on Saturday it was debatable as to whether the expanded ‌48-team World Cup had enhanced the tournament, warning it could devalue the soccer showpiece by taking the drama out of qualification.

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A Canadian federal judge has rejected Ghana’s bid to get Thomas Partey into the country for the team’s first World Cup match while the midfielder awaits trial on rape charges. The ruling

Ghanaian vendors and fans gathered at Girard College in Philadelphia ahead of Ghana’s World Cup match against Croatia, celebrating culture, business and pride in their home country.

Carlos Queiroz has allayed injury worries surrounding Antoine Semenyo after he was seen limping late in Ghana’s World Cup group stage defeat by Croatia.The Black Stars fell to third in Group L as they were beaten 2-1 in Philadelphia,