Ghana held England to a goalless draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L clash to secure a place in the Round of 32.

The kick‑off took place in the United States on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

The English were left frustrated after failing to break down a disciplined Ghana side that defended with organisation and composure throughout the contest.

England had the clearer chances, but Ghana stayed compact and limited the Three Lions to few meaningful openings.

Declan Rice went close in the first half, while Anthony Gordon’s effort after the break offered only a brief threat as Ghana continued to control the tempo without the ball.

The biggest moment of the match came late on when England hit the crossbar through Nico O’Reilly, before Harry Kane blazed the rebound over with the goal at his mercy.

Ghana also had a penalty appeal waved away after Prince Adu went down in the box under a challenge from Ezri Konsa.

Earlier in the group, Ghana set themselves on a positive path with a 1–0 victory over Panama.

A composed performance in that match yielded the single decisive goal and the defensive solidity that have characterised their tournament so far, giving the Black Stars the points buffer they needed going into the England game.

England’s route through the group included a 4–2 win over Croatia. England produced an expansive attacking display in that fixture, taking maximum points and keeping themselves in contention.

The victory, combined with the draw against Ghana, was sufficient to confirm the Three Lions’ place in the Round of 32.

The result leaves England needing to finish strongly in their remaining group game, while Ghana can celebrate a valuable point that takes them through to the knockout stage.