England 0-0 Ghana
England could not find a way past Ghana in a tense 0-0, and Ghana's wall keeps a 2nd clean sheet in a row as both teams move to 4 points.
How the match went
England came into this game as the favorites, 4th in the FIFA rankings and fresh off a 4-2 win over Croatia, and everyone expected them to win.
But Ghana had other plans, and they came to defend with everything they had.
So England pushed and pushed, knocking on the door again and again, while Ghana stayed calm and held their shape at the back.
And here is the thing, Ghana did not just survive, they defended like a team that believes it belongs.
Every time England got close, a Ghana shirt was there to block, clear, or close the door.
The game stayed 0-0 at half-time, and it stayed 0-0 all the way to the final whistle.
That goalless draw is bigger than it looks, because it is Ghana's 2nd clean sheet in a row after they beat Panama 1-0 in their opener, so they have not let in a single goal at this World Cup yet.
Both teams now sit on 4 points in Group L, with England top on goal difference and Ghana right behind in 2nd, and both are in a strong spot to go through.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Tuesday, June 23
- Kickoff Time
- 16:00 (New York time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group L
- Stadium
- Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
- Attendance
- 63,983
- Referee
- Saíd Martínez (Honduras)
What's next for England?
England are at the top of Group L with 4 points, and they are in great shape to finish there as the group winners.
Next up they play Panama on June 27, the team sitting bottom on 0 points and already out.
So a win there will very likely guarantee them to stay at the top of the group and send England through with momentum.
What's next for Ghana?
Ghana sit 2nd in Group L with 4 points, and they still have not let in a single goal all tournament.
Next they face Croatia on June 27, in what looks like the game that decides 2nd place.
So if that famous defense holds one more time, Ghana could book their place in the next round.
Common questions
Where and when was England vs Ghana played?
The game was played on June 23, 2026 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. It was a Group L match, the 2nd game for both teams at the World Cup.
What was the final score of England vs Ghana?
The game finished 0-0, with no goals for either side. It was 0-0 at half-time too, so the score never changed from start to finish.
Why were there no goals in England vs Ghana?
England were the favorites and had plenty of the ball, but Ghana defended brilliantly and blocked everything that came their way. It was Ghana's 2nd clean sheet in a row, so they still have not let in a goal at this World Cup.
What does the draw mean for Group L?
Both teams moved to 4 points, with England top on goal difference and Ghana 2nd. Both are now well placed to reach the next round, while Panama are already out and Croatia sit on 3 points.