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England held to 0‑0 draw with Ghana in World Cup 2026 group match
England and Ghana finished their Group L encounter at Boston’s Gillette Stadium without a goal, leaving the match at 0‑0. The Three Lions dominated possession, holding the ball for about 63‑80 % of the game, but were unable to break a tightly organised Ghanaian defence. The best chance fell to Harry Kane in the 86th minute, when a header struck the cross‑bar and his follow‑up volley sailed over the bar.
Post‑match criticism focused on England’s lack of cutting edge. Midfielder Jude Bellingham publicly criticised coach Carlos Queiroz’s tactical approach, while British media described the performance as “miserable” and highlighted the missed opportunity by Kane. Ghana, coached by Queiroz, defended deep and kept England at bay, earning a valuable point that keeps both teams on four points with England ahead on goal difference. The result sets up England’s final group game against Panama and Ghana’s clash with Croatia, with qualification for the round of 32 still within reach for both sides.