England and Ghana played to a 0-0 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match in Boston on June 23, 2026. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] Both teams remain on 4 points from two games and are close to qualifying for the round of 32 stage. [2, 3, 4, 6]
The match featured the first first-half of the 2026 World Cup with no shots on target from either side. [2, 3, 4, 6] England dominated possession with about 80% in the opening 45 minutes but struggled to create clear chances. [2, 3, 4, 6, 7] Ghana’s coach Carlos Queiroz said his team aimed "to finish the first half with the England team frustrated, with no solutions," adopting a deep, disciplined defense to contain the English attack. [4]
Late in the match, England came close to scoring when Nico O’Reilly’s header hit the crossbar in the 86th minute. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Harry Kane then missed the rebound, sending the ball over the bar—a rare miss for the England captain, who had scored 81 goals in 116 international appearances before the game. [5, 8] Kane said, "I was just there waiting for an opportunity like that to fall my way... I just couldn't quite get over the ball." [5] Manager Thomas Tuchel called the chance "normally, a clear goal for us" and "It would've been deserved." [5]
England’s key players include Kane and Declan Rice, with Tuchel as head coach. [1, 9, 5, 7] Ghana, coached by Queiroz, defeated Panama 1-0 in their opening Group L match and are striving to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2010. [1, 10, 4]
England opened the group on June 21 by beating Croatia 4-2 with goals from Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford. [1, 9] On the same day, Ghana secured their 1-0 win over Panama. [1, 10]
The next scheduled Group L matches will decide which teams advance, with both England and Ghana currently well positioned to reach the knockout round. [2, 3, 4, 6]
