England take on Ghana in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tonight, with kick-off scheduled for 9pm UK time. The game will be broadcast live and free-to-air on BBC One, with pre-match coverage starting at 8pm.
Match details and venue
The fixture is being held at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, also known as Gillette Stadium. This is the second group-stage clash for both teams: England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their opener, while Ghana edged past Panama 1-0 last week.
How to watch on TV and online
UK viewers can watch the match live on BBC One. For those preferring digital devices, the game can be streamed via BBC iPlayer on smartphones, tablets, or smart TVs. In the United States, Fox Sports will broadcast the match live at 4pm Eastern Time. Radio listeners can tune into BBC Radio 5 Live for live commentary.
England team news
Manager Thomas Tuchel has received a boost with Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice returning to full training after minor knocks. However, winger Bukayo Saka is doubtful due to a chronic Achilles issue and is likely to be used only from the substitutes' bench if needed.
Ghana team news
Ghana's first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has returned to light training after a groin injury sustained against Panama and is listed as doubtful. Midfielder Mohammed Kudus is ruled out due to a thigh injury, and defender Mohammed Salisu is also unavailable because of an ACL rupture.
