29.06.2026 15:40
An unusual incident occurred at the stadium in Toronto before the Croatia-Ghana match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It was revealed that Croatian singer Mladen Grdovic and his team entered the stadium completely without tickets by introducing themselves to security guards as the 'Croatian Minister'.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match between Croatia and Ghana, held in Toronto, Canada, came into the spotlight not for the football on the pitch but for a curious security breach off it. It was learned that renowned Croatian singer Mladen Grdovic, who was among the fans, illegally entered the stadium with his team using an unbelievable method.
"CROATIAN MINISTER" THEY SAID TO BYPASS SECURITY
According to reports in the Croatian press, the singer and his team approached the VIP and authorized security checkpoint at the stadium entrance by car. The driver of the team, who had no match ticket or official accreditation card, managed to convince the on-duty personnel with a very relaxed attitude and just two sentences. It was reported that the person behind the wheel bypassed the police as they approached the security barrier by saying, "Croatian Minister. Go ahead, drive, thanks."
POLICE SMILED AND GAVE DIRECTIONS
After the driver's confident and authoritative attitude, security personnel suspected the situation and notified police teams, but the team in the vehicle did not back down. The most interesting moment of the incident occurred during the police intervention. The police, who were expected to stop the vehicle and check IDs, did not notice the situation and surprisingly smiled and directed the vehicle to the parking route inside the stadium. The team, directed towards the parking lot, officially entered the stadium area without facing any security barriers.
VICTORY CELEBRATION IN THE STANDS
Taking advantage of this major security breach, Mladen Grdovic took his place in the stands and enthusiastically followed the match alongside other fans for 90 minutes. The famous singer, celebrating the success of the Croatian National Team, who won the match 2-1, also shared in the joy of victory. This incident, which made headlines like a bombshell, caused the stadium entry checks and security measures of the major tournament to be debated in the international press.