England face Ghana in their second Group L fixture of the 2026 World Cup, aiming to secure a place in the round of 32 with a second consecutive win. The Three Lions defeated Croatia 4-2 in their opening match in Dallas, with Thomas Tuchel inspiring a strong second-half performance. Harry Kane scored twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net. England will be confirmed as group winners if they beat Ghana and Panama do not defeat Croatia in Toronto.
Team News and Lineups
Thomas Tuchel may field an unchanged starting XI, meaning Bukayo Saka would remain on the bench. Marc Guehi has been pushing for a return to the lineup. For Ghana, Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo leads the attack, with the Black Stars coached by former Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz. Ghana secured a dramatic last-gasp 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring the winner.
Match Preview
This is the first competitive meeting between England and Ghana. The Three Lions are full of confidence after their emphatic win over Croatia, while Ghana will look to cause an upset. Kick-off is at 9pm BST at Boston Stadium.
Follow live updates below for expert insight and analysis from Standard Sport’s Dom Smith at the stadium.
Live Updates
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s live coverage of England vs Ghana. The Three Lions can book their place in the round of 32 with a win, but face a stubborn Ghana side. All the action unfolds from 9pm BST.
