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England Held to Frustrating 0-0 Draw by Resilient Ghana in World Cup 2026
England and Ghana played a 0-0 draw in their World Cup 2026 Group L match at Boston Stadium. England dominated possession but failed to score against a resilient Ghana defense, leaving both teams tied on points at the top of the group.
Quick Facts
Who
England
What
England and Ghana play a 0-0 draw in World Cup 2026 Group L match
When
23 June 2026
Where
Boston Stadium, Massachusetts, United States
- England and Ghana play a 0-0 draw in World Cup 2026 Group L match
- England dominates possession and creates chances but cannot score
- Ghana's defense holds firm with goalkeeper making key saves
- Nico O'Reilly hits the crossbar for England
- Harry Kane shoots over the bar from a promising position
In a tense World Cup 2026 Group L encounter, England were held to a goalless draw by a determined Ghana side at the Boston Stadium in Massachusetts. Despite dominating possession and creating several clear-cut chances, Thomas Tuchel's England side were unable to find a way past a well-organized Ghanaian defense. The result leaves both teams level on points at the top of the group after two matches.
The Ghana team, coached by Carlos Queiroz, adopted a disciplined defensive strategy that frustrated England's attacking threats, including Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka. Kane, who had a prolific season, had a golden opportunity in the second half but fired over the crossbar, while Nico O'Reilly hit the crossbar with a powerful header. Ghana's goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, produced a brilliant save to deny Saka's low shot in the 86th minute, keeping his side firmly in the match.
England had arrived in the game high on confidence following a commanding 4-2 victory over Croatia in their group opener. Ghana, in contrast, had entered the fixture after a narrow 1-0 win against Panama, secured by Caleb Yirenkyi's stoppage-time goal in Toronto. The Black Stars will celebrate this point as a significant result, having absorbed sustained pressure — including eight corners for England — and holding firm.
The match featured several substitutions and late drama, with England pushing for a winner deep into six minutes of stoppage time. Ghana's defense, marshaled by late substitutes Prince Adu and Baba Rahman, held strong despite last-minute set pieces from England. The result keeps the group wide open as both teams look ahead to their final group-stage fixtures.
Why This Matters
This draw keeps Group L wide open: both England and Ghana now have four points, and the final group games will determine which team advances. For England, failing to convert dominance into goals against a disciplined defense raises questions about their attacking efficiency in knockout stages. For Ghana, this resilient performance proves they can compete with top-tier teams, potentially surprising in the later rounds.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 23, 2026
WireMatch kicks off at Boston Stadium
Jun 23, 2026
WireHalf time: England 0-0 Ghana
Jun 23, 2026
WireNico O'Reilly hits the crossbar for England
Jun 23, 2026
WireBukayo Saka's shot saved by Benjamin Asare
Jun 23, 2026
WireHarry Kane shoots over the bar
Jun 23, 2026
WireMarcus Rashford replaces Noni Madueke (82nd minute)
Jun 23, 2026
WireMarvin Senaya replaced by Peprah Oppong (86th minute)
Jun 23, 2026
Wire6 minutes of stoppage time announced
Jun 23, 2026
WirePrince Adu replaced by Baba Rahman (late substitute)
Jun 23, 2026
WireFull time: England 0-0 Ghana