Croatia Beat Ghana as South Korea Edge Closer to World Cup Group Stage Exit

Croatia's 2-1 victory over Ghana in the final round of the FIFA World Cup group stage has left South Korea on the brink of elimination.

Following this result, Ghana finished third in Group L with 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss) and a goal difference of 0, placing them second in the ranking of third-placed teams.

This outcome has pushed South Korea even closer to an early exit. Having collected just 3 points from three matches with a goal difference of -1, they currently sit eighth in the ranking of third-placed teams.

There are still two groups left to complete their final-round matches, and the third-placed team in each group still has a chance to overtake South Korea. If just one more third-placed team finishes with a better record than South Korea, the Taegeuk Warriors will be eliminated.

South Korea can only qualify for the Round of 32 if all of the following conditions are met:

1. In Group J, Austria and Algeria must produce a winner. If Algeria win, they must do so by at least a two-goal margin.
2. In Group K, DR Congo must fail to beat Uzbekistan, and Uzbekistan must not win by six goals or more.