WC26
⚽ MATCH 68 • GROUP STAGE
🇭🇷
Croatia
VS
🇬🇭
Ghana
📅 June 27, 20263:00 PM ET🏟️ Lincoln Financial Field

📍 Philadelphia - Key Locations

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69,796
Capacity
EXCELLENT
Transit Rating
PHL
Airport
USA
Country

🇭🇷 Croatia

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #11
  • WC Appearances: 6
  • Best Finish: Runners-up (2018)
  • Coach: Zlatko Dalić
  • Confederation: UEFA

⭐ Key Players

Luka Modrić
Midfielder
Real Madrid
Joško Gvardiol
Defender
Manchester City
Mateo Kovačić
Midfielder
Manchester City
Andrej Kramarić
Forward
1899 Hoffenheim

🎉 Fan Culture

Croatian fans, known as the 'Vatreni' (The Fiery Ones), are famous for their passionate, constant chanting and the iconic red and white checkerboard pattern (šahovnica) seen everywhere, from jerseys to flags and face paint.

🎵 "Bojna Čavoglave (often played at matches)"

🇬🇭 Ghana

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #61
  • WC Appearances: 4
  • Best Finish: Quarter-finals (2010)
  • Coach: Otto Addo
  • Confederation: CAF

⭐ Key Players

Mohammed Kudus
Midfielder
West Ham United
Thomas Partey
Midfielder
Arsenal
Iñaki Williams
Forward
Athletic Bilbao
Tariq Lamptey
Defender
Brighton & Hove Albion

🎉 Fan Culture

Ghanaian fans are highly expressive, often incorporating traditional drumming, dancing, and the vibrant colours of the national flag (red, yellow, green, black star).

🎵 "Ghana! Ghana!"

🎟️ Going to this match?

Get everything you need in one place - complete travel guide, transit tips, lodging recommendations, and more.

🚇 Getting to Lincoln Financial Field

EXCELLENT TRANSIT

SEPTA Broad Street Line to AT&T station, 5 min walk to stadium.

✅ RECOMMENDED

Public Transit

SEPTA Broad Street Line to AT&T station, 5 min walk to stadium.

⚠️ USE CAUTION

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

  • • Surge pricing on match days
  • • Long waits post-match
❌ NOT RECOMMENDED

Driving

  • • Heavy traffic
  • • Limited parking

💡 Pro Tips

• Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff
• Check weather - Warm June
• Have backup transportation plan
• Download transit apps in advance

🏨 Where to Stay in Philadelphia

💎 LUXURY

Center City

$250-500

Historic downtown

⭐ MID-RANGE

Old City

$150-300

Near Independence Hall

💰 BUDGET

South Philly

$100-200

Near stadium

📍 All Lodging Areas

Center City
$250-500
Old City
$150-300
South Philly
$100-200

🔍 Search Available Lodging in Philadelphia

🌤️ Weather & Safety

☀️ Weather

Warm June. Highs 28-31°C (82-88°F). Humid with chance of rain.

🛡️ Safety Tips

  • Broad Street Line is easy
  • Sports Complex area is safe on game days
  • Walk in groups at night

🎉 Fan Festival

Lemon Hill – Fairmount Park

Official FIFA Fan Festival location in Philadelphia. Watch matches on big screens, enjoy live entertainment, food, and connect with fans from around the world.

📅 Other Matches in Philadelphia

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Croatia vs Ghana | Match 68 | Philadelphia - World Cup 2026