The Black Stars of Ghana played a goalless draw against the Three Lions of England in the second game of Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
England were unable to repeat their free-flowing football that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game amid a well-resolute and disciplined Ghana defense.
Thomas Tuchel’s side knew victory would confirm a place in the last 32 – but they were left frustrated by the stubborn resistance and organisation from Ghana.
England took 57 minutes to muster a shot on target and once again lived dangerously in defence, surviving anxious moments when Ghana hit them on the counter-attack as the contest became a disjointed affair.
Tuchel turned to Bukayo Saka, whose minutes are being managed because of a lingering Achilles problem, and replaced Jude Bellingham with Morgan Rogers in an attempt to break the stalemate.
Saka forced a fine save from Ghana keeper Benjamin Asare, while another substitute, Nico O’Reilly, headed against the bar, leaving Tuchel and England to settle for a point. Marc Guehi also had a header cleared off the line.
Ghana, meanwhile, had few chances, having hit their counterpart on the break; however, they failed to score either.
The result sends both teams on four points each as they wait until their final games to ensure qualification for the knockout phase of the tournament.
England will play against Panama in their final game, whilst Ghana face Croatia on June 27.
