BOSTON, June 23 (England Times) – England were frustrated by a disciplined Ghana side as they were held to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup Group L clash on Tuesday, delaying their progress to the knockout stage.After an impressive opening victory over Croatia, Thomas Tuchel's side struggled to find their rhythm at Boston Stadium, where a crowd of 63,983 watched Ghana produce a resilient defensive display to earn a valuable point. Victory would have secured England's place in the last 32, but they were unable to break down a well-organised Ghana team that remained dangerous on the counter-attack throughout a disjointed contest.
Tue 23 Jun 2026 FIFA World Cup - Group Stage - Group L
England 0 , Ghana 0 at Full time
Half Time England 0 , Ghana 0
Venue:
Boston Stadium
Attendance:
63,983
England failed to register a shot on target until the 57th minute and were fortunate at times to avoid falling behind as Ghana exploited gaps in defence.
Seeking a breakthrough, Tuchel introduced Bukayo Saka, whose playing time is being carefully managed because of an Achilles problem, and replaced Jude Bellingham with Morgan Rogers.
Saka immediately added urgency to England's attack, forcing a fine save from Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, while substitute Nico O'Reilly came closest to a winner when his late header struck the crossbar.
Marc Guehi also saw a header cleared off the line as England increased the pressure in the closing stages.
Ghana, however, arguably had the strongest claim late in the match when Prince Kwabena Adu went down under a challenge from Ezri Konsa in the penalty area. Referee and VAR officials waved away appeals despite replays appearing to show the defender made no contact with the ball.
The result leaves England top of Group L but still needing a result against Panama in their final group match to guarantee qualification for the World Cup knockout phase.
Ghana remain in contention for progression after securing a hard-earned point against one of the tournament favourites.
NEXT MATCH
Saturday 27th June
FIFA World Cup - Group L
Panama versus England kick off 22:00
Panama -England