England Held to Scoreless Draw with Ghana in World Cup Clash
England's attempt to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup knockout stages was stalled by Ghana's defensive display in a goalless draw. The result leaves England's group prospects uncertain despite controlling much of the match, with key missed opportunities including a shot off the crossbar.
Match Summary
The 2026 World Cup is officially two weeks old, and after England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana and Cristiano Ronaldo announced his arrival at the World Cup, you can follow all the latest news across the day right here, with ESPN. Thomas Tuchel's side missed out on the chance to confirm their spot in the knockout stages, with Nico O'Reilly going the closest on Tuesday when he hit the bar with a header and Harry Kane skied the rebound.
VAR Controversy
Ghana can also feel slightly aggrieved not to have won a penalty when Prince Adu tangled with Ezri Konsa in the box with 10 minutes to go. The VAR did not see referee Saíd Martínez's dismissal of the penalty as a clear and obvious error, and England escaped.
Tournament Context
Both England and Ghana remain in contention for the knockout stages, though the draw limits England's ability to secure first place in their group. The match highlighted Ghana's solid defensive organization against England's attacking players, keeping the game competitive throughout the 90 minutes.