2026 FIFA World Cup — Group L, Matchday 2 | June 23 | Boston Stadium, Foxborough
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — England dominated possession, took 13 shots, and won nine corners. They hit the crossbar. They had 79 percent of the ball. And they still could not score.
Ghana produced a defensive masterclass to hold the Three Lions to a 0-0 draw, earning a precious point that keeps their Round of 32 hopes alive. Harry Kane, who scored twice against Croatia in the opener, was kept quiet by Ghana’s central defenders. Declan Rice missed two headers. Callum O’Reilly struck the crossbar with a header in the 76th minute.
Ghana had one shot in the entire match. Their game plan was simple — defend deep, stay compact, and frustrate England — and they executed it flawlessly.
Group L Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 2 | Croatia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 |
| 3 | Ghana | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Match Details:
- England 0-0 Ghana
- Venue: Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
- Goals: None
- Man of the Match: Mohammed Opoku (Ghana)