England and Ghana play to goalless draw in World Cup match
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
England faced Ghana in a World Cup match on June 23 in Foxborough, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Despite dominating possession and taking 19 shots to Ghana's two, England struggled to break through a resilient Ghanaian defense. Both teams recorded no shots on target in the first half, with chances emerging late in the match. England needed a late header from Nico O'Reilly that hit the bar and saw Harry Kane unable to score from the rebound. England now prepares for its final group match against Panama, where a win will secure their passage to the knockout stage.
- •Game held at Gillette Stadium near Boston, attended by 63,983 fans.
- •England remains unbeaten against African teams in World Cup history.
- •Ghana ranks 73rd in the world, compared to England's higher ranking.
- •England must win against Panama in their next group match to progress.
- 10:41 PMBBC Sport — England held to goalless draw by Ghana
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — England left frustrated by Ghana in goalless draw
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw
"England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel's side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners.England have still never lost to African opposition at the World Cup, and that record was rarely at risk of ending here.
"England were brought back down to earth after being frustrated by a solid Ghanaian defence resulting in a goalless draw in Foxborough.The Three Lions enjoyed plenty of possession in the first 45 minut...
"England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Boston Stadium.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 10:41 PMEngland held to goalless draw by Ghana
England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Boston Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:20 PMEngland left frustrated by Ghana in goalless draw
England were brought back down to earth after being frustrated by a solid Ghanaian defence resulting in a goalless draw in Foxborough.The Three Lions enjoyed plenty of possession in the first 45 minut...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:12 PMEngland left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw
England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel's side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners.England have still never lost to African opposition at the World Cup, and that record was rarely at risk of ending here.
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