GHANA produced a defensive masterclass tonight in Boston to hold England to a 0-0 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group phase clash.
England were unable to repeat the flowing football that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they were frustrated by the West Africans.
Thomas Tuchel’s side knew victory would confirm a place in the last 32 – but they were left frustrated by the stubborn resistance and organisation from Ghana.
England took 57 minutes to muster a shot on target and once again lived dangerously in defence, surviving anxious moments when Ghana hit them on the counter-attack as the contest became a disjointed affair.
Tuchel turned to Bukayo Saka, whose minutes are being managed because of a lingering Achilles problem, and replaced Jude Bellingham with Morgan Rogers in an attempt to break the stalemate.
Saka forced a fine save from Ghana keeper Benjamin Asare, while another substitute Nico O’Reilly headed against the bar, leaving Tuchel and England to settle for a point. Marc Guehi also had a header cleared off the line.
England remain top of Group L, but must now wait until their final game against Panama to see if they can top the group.
Ghana are on course for the knockout rounds after garnering four points from their first two matches.
The worst case scenario is a loss to Croatia in their final group fixture, which could still mean progress to the round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
