England will face Ghana in their second group stage match of World Cup 2026, with the game broadcast live and free-to-air on BBC One. Kick-off is scheduled for 9pm UK time at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, also known as Gillette Stadium.
Match details and broadcast information
Both sides are appearing in their second group stage match. England secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opener, while Ghana edged Panama 1-0 last week. Pre-match coverage on BBC One begins at 8pm, offering a full hour of expert punditry and build-up.
Viewers can stream the match live via BBC iPlayer on smartphones, tablets, or smart TVs. For those in the United States, the match kicks off at 4pm Eastern Time and will be broadcast nationwide on Fox Sports. UK radio listeners can tune into BBC Radio 5 Live for full live commentary.
England team news
England manager Thomas Tuchel has received a significant boost with both Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice returning to full training after minor knocks. However, Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is managing a persistent Achilles problem and is listed as doubtful; his playing time will likely be carefully managed if he features from the bench.
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. Influential midfielder Mohammed Kudus is ruled out due to a thigh injury, and defender Mohammed Salisu is unavailable after suffering an ACL rupture.
