England struggles to convert dominance into goals against Ghana

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

England struggles to convert dominance into goals against Ghana
Summary

England faced Ghana in a match that raised concerns ahead of the World Cup, as their dominant statistics — more possession, more shots, and more passes — did not yield any goals. Despite controlling the game, England's inability to finish left the scoreline unchanged. This performance is a potential red flag leading into the tournament, as they will need to find their scoring touch quickly. The match continues to unfold with England still searching for the breakthrough.

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  • England dominated possession but failed to score.
  • No goals despite more shots and passes against Ghana.
  • Concerns about scoring arise as World Cup approaches.
  • Match against Ghana is still in progress.
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England's stats vs. Ghana were dominant -- more possession, more shots, more passes -- but the goals never came, raising concerns for this World Cup.

ESPNby James Olley, Tom Hamilton and Gabriele Marcotti
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