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England
1st · 7 pts·WWWLW
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Ghana
Ghana
3rd · 4 pts
The story

England chase knockout spot as Kane targets scoring record

Both sides enter this Group L clash with three points, knowing a victory guarantees a place in the knockout rounds and control of the title race.

Match news & current form

England arrive in Boston following a high-scoring 4-2 victory over Croatia. While assistant coach Anthony Barry described the first half as 'complicated and confusing', Thomas Tuchel’s half-time adjustments sparked a dynamic attacking display. Currently top of the table with 45 points still to play for, the Three Lions are in firm control of their destiny.

Ghana sit second in the group after a narrow 1-0 win against Panama, secured by a 95th-minute winner. Manager Carlos Queiroz, a veteran with deep knowledge of English football from his time at Manchester United, faces a personal point to prove after his Iran side suffered a 6-2 defeat to England in the 2022 tournament.

Head-to-head history

This is the first-ever competitive meeting between the nations at a World Cup. Their only previous encounter was a 1-1 friendly draw in 2011. England hold a formidable record against African opposition at the World Cup, remaining unbeaten across eight different opponents with five wins and three draws.

Hot stats & streaks
  • England have never lost a World Cup match against a team from the African continent.
  • The Three Lions scored with 36% of their shots on target in their opening matchday victory.
  • Ghana required a 95th-minute strike to overcome Panama in their last outing.
  • This fixture marks the first time England have faced eight different nations from a single confederation at the World Cup.
Key players & missing men

Harry Kane is one goal away from surpassing Gary Lineker to become England’s all-time leading scorer at the World Cup. Midfield star Jude Bellingham is set to earn his 50th cap, which would make him the youngest player in history to reach the milestone for the Three Lions. Ghana will look to Antoine Semenyo to provide the clinical edge after his 17-goal domestic season. Both squads report no fresh injury concerns or absences.

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The scoring picture

Goals scored and conceded.

Per-game averages at this tournament — updates as the games are played.

Goals per game

Both teams across every game at this tournament.

EnglandEnglandGhanaGhana
2.50Goals scored / game0.50
1.50Goals conceded / game0.75
How reliable, this tournament

Every tournament game combined — England 8 games, Ghana 4 games.

EnglandEnglandGhanaGhana
25%Games with a clean sheet50%
13%Games they failed to score50%
Head-to-head

Past meetings.

England
0–0
Ghana
Form check

Their recent form.

England
England
On a strong winning run
Last 5
4W · 0D · 1L
FrancevEngland
4–6
W
EnglandvArgentina
1–2
L
NorwayvEngland
1–2
W
MexicovEngland
2–3
W
EnglandvCongo DR
2–1
W
Ghana
Ghana
Ghana — recent form not recorded.
Last 5

No recent matches recorded.

World Cup 2026

The road to the final.

Twelve groups into a 32-team knockout · 72 of 72 group games played · fills in as every result lands.

Round of 3216/16
Round of 168/8
Quarter-finals4/4
Semi-finals2/2
Final1/1
GermanyGermany1 (3)
ParaguayParaguay1 (4)
Pens
FranceFrance3
SwedenSweden0
FT
South AfricaSouth Africa0
CanadaCanada1
FT
NetherlandsNetherlands1 (2)
MoroccoMorocco1 (3)
Pens
PortugalPortugal2
CroatiaCroatia1
FT
SpainSpain3
AustriaAustria0
FT
USAUSA2
Bosnia & HerzegovinaBosnia & Herzegovina0
FT
BelgiumBelgium3
SenegalSenegal2
AET
BrazilBrazil2
JapanJapan1
FT
Ivory CoastIvory Coast1
NorwayNorway2
FT
MexicoMexico2
EcuadorEcuador0
FT
EnglandEngland2
Congo DRCongo DR1
FT
ArgentinaArgentina3
Cape Verde IslandsCape Verde Islands2
AET
AustraliaAustralia1 (2)
EgyptEgypt1 (4)
Pens
SwitzerlandSwitzerland2
AlgeriaAlgeria0
FT
ColombiaColombia1
GhanaGhana0
FT
ParaguayParaguay0
FranceFrance1
FT
CanadaCanada0
MoroccoMorocco3
FT
PortugalPortugal0
SpainSpain1
FT
USAUSA1
BelgiumBelgium4
FT
BrazilBrazil1
NorwayNorway2
FT
MexicoMexico2
EnglandEngland3
FT
ArgentinaArgentina3
EgyptEgypt2
FT
SwitzerlandSwitzerland0 (4)
ColombiaColombia0 (3)
Pens
FranceFrance2
MoroccoMorocco0
FT
SpainSpain2
BelgiumBelgium1
FT
NorwayNorway1
EnglandEngland2
AET
ArgentinaArgentina3
SwitzerlandSwitzerland1
AET
FranceFrance0
SpainSpain2
FT
EnglandEngland1
ArgentinaArgentina2
FT
SpainSpain1
ArgentinaArgentina0
AET
Champions: Spain
Third place
FranceFrance4
EnglandEngland6
FT
Round of 3216/16
GermanyGermany1 (3)
ParaguayParaguay1 (4)
Pens
FranceFrance3
SwedenSweden0
FT
South AfricaSouth Africa0
CanadaCanada1
FT
NetherlandsNetherlands1 (2)
MoroccoMorocco1 (3)
Pens
PortugalPortugal2
CroatiaCroatia1
FT
SpainSpain3
AustriaAustria0
FT
USAUSA2
Bosnia & HerzegovinaBosnia & Herzegovina0
FT
BelgiumBelgium3
SenegalSenegal2
AET
BrazilBrazil2
JapanJapan1
FT
Ivory CoastIvory Coast1
NorwayNorway2
FT
MexicoMexico2
EcuadorEcuador0
FT
EnglandEngland2
Congo DRCongo DR1
FT
ArgentinaArgentina3
Cape Verde IslandsCape Verde Islands2
AET
AustraliaAustralia1 (2)
EgyptEgypt1 (4)
Pens
SwitzerlandSwitzerland2
AlgeriaAlgeria0
FT
ColombiaColombia1
GhanaGhana0
FT
Round of 168/8
ParaguayParaguay0
FranceFrance1
FT
CanadaCanada0
MoroccoMorocco3
FT
PortugalPortugal0
SpainSpain1
FT
USAUSA1
BelgiumBelgium4
FT
BrazilBrazil1
NorwayNorway2
FT
MexicoMexico2
EnglandEngland3
FT
ArgentinaArgentina3
EgyptEgypt2
FT
SwitzerlandSwitzerland0 (4)
ColombiaColombia0 (3)
Pens
Quarter-finals4/4
FranceFrance2
MoroccoMorocco0
FT
SpainSpain2
BelgiumBelgium1
FT
NorwayNorway1
EnglandEngland2
AET
ArgentinaArgentina3
SwitzerlandSwitzerland1
AET
Semi-finals2/2
FranceFrance0
SpainSpain2
FT
EnglandEngland1
ArgentinaArgentina2
FT
Final1/1
SpainSpain1
ArgentinaArgentina0
AET
Third place1/1
FranceFrance4
EnglandEngland6
FT