England and Ghana go scoreless at halftime in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
England and Ghana are scoreless after the first half of their World Cup match on June 23, 2026. The first 45 minutes featured no shots on target, prompting commentary from ARD's Tom Bartels labeling it the "most boring first half of this World Cup." Harry Kane struggled for involvement, with only five touches reported before halftime. Fans and analysts alike will be hoping for an improvement in goal-scoring chances in the second half as England seeks to advance in the tournament.
- •Match score is 0:0 at halftime.
- •No shots on target recorded in the first half.
- •Harry Kane had just five touches before the break.
- •Commentators have expressed disappointment over the play.
- •Second half anticipated to bring more offensive action.
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — 😴 Don’t nod off! This is the dullest first half of the World Cup
"ARD commentator Tom Bartels called it the "most boring first half of this World Cup," and data portal 'Opta' can back that up with numbers. After 45 minutes, the score between England and Ghana in thi...
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