England and Ghana enter their Group L meeting in Boston with three points each after opening victories – England 4‑2 over Croatia and Ghana 1‑0 over Panama. Both sides view the match as a chance to secure a place in the round of 32.
England coach Thomas Tuchel has kept most of his winning lineup, but winger Bukayo Saka is training alone on an Achilles programme and may start from the bench. Harry Kane, the tournament’s top scorer so far, is under extra attention after a Ghanaian witch‑doctor, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, claimed he will place a curse on the striker. Midfielder Noni Madueke described the upcoming game as “physical.”
Ghana’s goalkeeper Lawrence Ati‑Zigi is nearing fitness after the injury that sidelined him against Panama, while coach Carlos Queiroz expects him to be ready. Midfielder Thomas Partey, cleared to join the squad after a visa denial in Canada, is expected to feature and boost the Black Stars’ midfield balance. Forward Brandon Thomas‑Asante said the team feels no pressure and will use any doubt as motivation.
The match, played at Boston Stadium in the United States, will decide which nation takes the top spot in the group and moves forward to the knockout stage.