England and Ghana play to goalless draw in World Cup group stage match
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
England's World Cup match against Ghana ends in a 0-0 draw, presenting a reality check after their victory over Croatia. Despite dominating possession with 78.2%, England struggled to penetrate Ghana's deep defensive setup. Coach Thomas Tuchel's side remains at the top of Group L and will face Panama next, aiming to secure qualification for the knockout stage. Players like Bukayo Saka showed promise, but overall creativity was lacking, leading to calls for tactical adjustments ahead of the next match.
- •Match held on June 24 at Boston Stadium.
- •England holds 78.2% possession but fails to score.
- •Upcoming match against Panama is crucial for qualification.
- •Saka provides a spark as a late substitute.
- •Tuchel likely to make tactical changes for the next game.
- 12:53 AMBBC Sport — No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check
"England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.
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