Ghana holds England to 0‑0 draw in World Cup 2026 group match

Ghana and England finished their Group 12 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tied at nil‑nil. Coach Carlos Queiroz organised a disciplined, defence‑first set‑up that denied the English side any scoring chance, despite sustained pressure.

England dominated possession and created several opportunities. Declan Rice fired a long‑range shot over the bar in the 14th minute, and Elliot Anderson and Harry Kane both saw attempts go wide or above the cross‑bar. Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare made key saves, including a low shot from Kane in the second half. Both teams ended the match without a goal, leaving England on four points at the top of the group and Ghana level on four points in second place, with qualification still open ahead of the final round.

The result keeps the Black Stars in contention for the knockout stage, building on their earlier win over Panama, while England must improve its finishing to avoid a risky finish to the group phase.