Round 2 ·
England
4-2-3-1
Thomas Tuchel
HT: 0-0
Ghana
4-3-3
Carlos Queiroz
Updated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
0–0
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
England
4-2-3-1 · Thomas Tuchel
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Ghana
4-3-3 · Carlos Queiroz
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
England stayed first on 4 points, Ghana remained second on 4, and both teams left Tuesday 23 June with their unbeaten records intact. In a tight contest that never broke open, Thomas Tuchel's side and Carlos Queiroz's side each added a point to a group that is still finely balanced at the top. For fans in Cape Verde, the timing and live coverage again sat squarely in the late evening window, with Tuesday 23 June, 19:00 -01 the local cue.
The numbers tell the story of two teams who arrived in similar form but with different attacking profiles. England had won one and drawn one from 2 matches, with 4 goals for and 2 against and a +2 goal difference. Ghana had also won one and drawn one from 2, but their profile was narrower: 1 goal for, 0 against and a +1 goal difference. That contrast gave the match a clear tactical shape before kickoff, with England carrying the more productive attack and Ghana arriving with the cleaner defensive record. In Cape Verde, that made the fixture an easy one to track for viewers looking at the group table as well as the broadcast options on RTC or Sport TV (PT feed).
Neither side could force a decisive break, and the game stayed guarded throughout. England collected the only home yellow card in the 41st minute, while Ghana received their yellow card in the 60th minute, a small sign of the pressure building without the match tipping into chaos. The score remained 0-0 at half-time and 0-0 at full time, which underlined how well both teams managed the key moments at the back. With England's 4-2-3-1 and Ghana's 4-3-3 shaping the evening, the contest reflected two organised approaches that cancelled each other out more than they created separation.
Thomas Tuchel and Carlos Queiroz both left with evidence that their teams can control games, but this one also showed how hard it can be to turn control into a winning margin when the defensive numbers are this close. England's status as first on 4 points and Ghana's place second on 4 points kept the table compressed, with goal difference the only separating factor listed here. For Cape Verde fans, that matters because the next twist in World Cup Group L, Round 2 will be shaped by how each side turns these same underlying numbers into a result.
At Gillette Stadium, the attendance of 63983 added weight to a match that still ended without a breakthrough, and the 90 minutes of regulation time confirmed how little there was between the sides. England's wider scoring return and Ghana's spotless record against them in this game left the group exactly as the table suggests: competitive, narrow, and waiting for the next step. For supporters in Cape Verde, this was the kind of result that keeps the group alive rather than settled.
The draw means England remained top on 4 points and Ghana stayed second on 4, so World Cup Group L, Round 2 will now be judged by how both teams respond after a point each in Foxborough,MA. With the standings unchanged at the top, the next match will carry the same pressure, but with even less margin for error.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
England and Ghana will meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough,MA with World Cup Group L Round 2 carrying the clean pressure that defines a first-class international night. The match arrives for fans in Cape Verde at Tuesday 23 June, 19:00 -01, with both teams under the eye of supporters who will want a clear edge in a fixture that can shape momentum early in the group. Thomas Tuchel will lead England against Carlos Queiroz's Ghana, and that alone gives the contest a sharp tactical frame before a ball is kicked.
For England, the home setting will matter because Gillette Stadium gives Thomas Tuchel's side a familiar base to impose tempo and control. For Ghana, Carlos Queiroz will be expected to organise a response that can survive pressure and turn the game into a more disciplined contest. In Cape Verde, where the kickoff is set for Tuesday 23 June, 19:00 -01, viewers will have an accessible live window to track whether England's structure or Ghana's resistance sets the tone. The coaching battle gives the fixture a clear strategic spine, even without any need to dress it up further.
The broader stake is simple: World Cup Group L Round 2 leaves little room for drift. England will want to use home conditions in Foxborough,MA to make the match feel controlled, while Ghana will look to frustrate that rhythm and keep the contest open. With the fixture placed in this stage of the competition, every phase will matter, from the first press to the way each side handles transitions and set pieces. For Cape Verde supporters following on Tuesday 23 June, 19:00 -01, the attraction is not just the names on the page but the possibility of a result that can quickly tilt group momentum.
At that hour in Cape Verde, the opening stages will be closely watched for signs of territory, intensity, and who settles first into the demands of World Cup Group L Round 2. England's job will be to make the game feel like their own; Ghana's task will be to deny that comfort and keep the outcome alive deep into the match.
Whatever the final pattern, the result will carry immediate weight in World Cup Group L Round 2, and Cape Verde viewers will be able to judge quickly which side has the sharper grip on the group race.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: England: 79%, Ghana: 21%.
Morgan Rogers is penalised for pushing Thomas Partey
Declan Rice swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Prince Adu is leaving the field to be replaced by Abdul Rahman Baba in a tactical substitution.
Thomas Partey from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jerome Opoku relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Declan Rice from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Benjamin Asare relieves the pressure with a clearance
Declan Rice swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Kojo Peprah Oppong relieves the pressure with a clearance
A chance presents itself to Marc Guehi from England but his header goes wide
Eberechi Eze creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Nico O'Reilly from England heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
Declan Rice from England swings in the corner from the left.
Kojo Peprah Oppong from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Nico O'Reilly wins an air challenge against Caleb Yirenkyi
Nico O'Reilly wins an air challenge against Abdul Fatawu
Goal kick for Ghana
Declan Rice swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Kojo Peprah Oppong from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England are in control of the ball.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: England: 78%, Ghana: 22%.
Antoine Semenyo is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa
Dangerous challenge by Marcus Rashford from England. Caleb Yirenkyi on the receiving end of that.
Jonas Adjetey from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England are trying to create something here.
Kojo Peprah Oppong relieves the pressure with a clearance
Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Ghana
Marvin Senaya is leaving the field to be replaced by Kojo Peprah Oppong in a tactical substitution.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Harry Kane should have scored from that position
Harry Kane from England sends an effort wide of target
Harry Kane goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Harry Kane but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Harry Kane finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
CROSSBAR! A header from Nico O'Reilly hits the crossbar!
Nico O'Reilly wins an air challenge against Jonas Adjetey
The cross by Reece James from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Bukayo Saka shoots from outside the box, but Benjamin Asare has it under control
Bukayo Saka tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Benjamin Asare
Jerome Opoku from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England are trying to create something here.
Marc Guehi wins an air challenge against Prince Adu
The referee signals a free kick as Marcus Rashford from England trips Abdul Fatawu
The cross by Marcus Rashford from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: England: 78%, Ghana: 22%.
Jonas Adjetey relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Caleb Yirenkyi from Ghana trips Eberechi Eze
Noni Madueke is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcus Rashford in a tactical substitution.
Marc Guehi from England goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Caleb Yirenkyi
Gideon Mensah from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gideon Mensah from Ghana goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bukayo Saka
Reece James wins an air challenge against Antoine Semenyo
Bukayo Saka from England is ruled offside
Gideon Mensah from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: England: 77%, Ghana: 23%.
Antoine Semenyo from Ghana is ruled offside
Prince Adu gets a finish in but his shot is hacked off the goal line!
A shot by Prince Adu is blocked
Ghana start a counter attack
Abdul Fatawu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Gideon Mensah is penalised for pushing Bukayo Saka
Marc Guehi wins an air challenge against Caleb Yirenkyi
The match resumes with a drop ball
Harry Kane is penalised for pushing Marvin Senaya
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Marc Guehi wins an air challenge against Caleb Yirenkyi
Goal kick for Ghana
Caleb Yirenkyi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Abdul Fatawu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Declan Rice swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jerome Opoku from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: England: 77%, Ghana: 23%.
England are trying to create something here.
Kwasi Sibo is penalised for pushing Bukayo Saka
Goal kick for Ghana
The game is restarted
Jude Bellingham is leaving the field to be replaced by Morgan Rogers in a tactical substitution.
Elliot Anderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Eberechi Eze in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: England: 77%, Ghana: 23%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
A chance presents itself to Bukayo Saka from England but his header goes wide
The cross by Noni Madueke from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
England are trying to create something here.
Prince Adu from Ghana concedes a foul on Ezri Konsa but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Harry Kane shoots from outside the box, but Benjamin Asare has it under control
Harry Kane tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Benjamin Asare
England are trying to create something here.
Today's attendance is 63983
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Dangerous challenge by Prince Adu from Ghana. Jordan Pickford on the receiving end of that.
The game is restarted
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Jordan Ayew is leaving the field to be replaced by Prince Adu in a tactical substitution.
Inaki Williams is leaving the field to be replaced by Abdul Fatawu in a tactical substitution.
Djed Spence is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico O'Reilly in a tactical substitution.
Anthony Gordon is leaving the field to be replaced by Bukayo Saka in a tactical substitution.
Caleb Yirenkyi is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: England: 76%, Ghana: 24%.
Inaki Williams from Ghana goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Marc Guehi
Goal kick for Ghana
Noni Madueke fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Marvin Senaya successfully blocks the shot
Elliot Anderson fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Jonas Adjetey from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Reckless challenge there. Thomas Partey commits a rough foul on Harry Kane
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Elliot Anderson wins an air challenge against Jordan Ayew
Goal kick for Ghana
A chance presents itself to Elliot Anderson from England but his header goes wide
Elliot Anderson wins an air challenge against Jonas Adjetey
Declan Rice from England swings in the corner from the right.
Kwasi Sibo successfully blocks the shot
Elliot Anderson from England heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
The cross by Declan Rice from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Yellow card for Inaki Williams
Inaki Williams is shown a yellow card by the referee
Reckless challenge there. Inaki Williams commits a rough foul on Anthony Gordon
Ball possession: England: 76%, Ghana: 24%.
Jonas Adjetey from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jude Bellingham makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana start a counter attack
Caleb Yirenkyi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jerome Opoku relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Djed Spence from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
England are trying to create something here.
Jordan Ayew is penalised for pushing Marc Guehi
Good effort by Anthony Gordon as he directs a shot on target, but Benjamin Asare saves it
Jonas Adjetey successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Noni Madueke is blocked
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Gideon Mensah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
England are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Ghana
Dangerous challenge by Kwasi Sibo from Ghana. Elliot Anderson on the receiving end of that.
Jerome Opoku makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: England: 75%, Ghana: 25%.
Jordan Ayew is penalised for pushing Elliot Anderson
Caleb Yirenkyi is penalised for pushing Jordan Pickford
Marc Guehi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jordan Ayew swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Elliot Anderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ghana are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Ghana
The referee signals a free kick as Kwasi Sibo from Ghana trips Marc Guehi
Jordan Ayew from Ghana goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Marc Guehi
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Ghana
Djed Spence successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Marvin Senaya is blocked
The cross by Jerome Opoku from Ghana successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: England: 78%, Ghana: 22%.
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Reece James from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Thomas Partey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jude Bellingham makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marvin Senaya relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Marvin Senaya from Ghana trips Anthony Gordon
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
England are in control of the ball.
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: England: 81%, Ghana: 19%.
Jude Bellingham is penalised for pushing Jerome Opoku
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jerome Opoku makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marvin Senaya relieves the pressure with a clearance
Declan Rice swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jonas Adjetey successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Harry Kane is blocked
England are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Ghana
England are trying to create something here.
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Jordan Ayew relieves the pressure with a clearance
Declan Rice swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jerome Opoku relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Marc Guehi from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
England are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: England: 80%, Ghana: 20%.
Kwasi Sibo wins an air challenge against Jude Bellingham
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jordan Ayew swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Reece James from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Reece James from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Ghana takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Jordan Ayew makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Antoine Semenyo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Yellow card for Declan Rice
Declan Rice is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Declan Rice from England. Jerome Opoku on the receiving end of that.
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Jude Bellingham from England is ruled offside
Elliot Anderson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jonas Adjetey from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marc Guehi wins an air challenge against Inaki Williams
Ball possession: England: 84%, Ghana: 16%.
The referee signals a free kick as Elliot Anderson from England trips Jordan Ayew
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marc Guehi hand-balls
Marc Guehi controls the ball with his hand
Goal kick for Ghana
A chance presents itself to Declan Rice from England but his header goes wide
Declan Rice wins an air challenge against Marvin Senaya
The cross by Noni Madueke from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
England are trying to create something here.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marvin Senaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Thomas Partey from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England start a counter attack
Ball possession: England: 85%, Ghana: 15%.
Antoine Semenyo wins an air challenge against Reece James
The referee signals a free kick as Elliot Anderson from England trips Gideon Mensah
Jonas Adjetey from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Thomas Partey successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jude Bellingham is blocked
England are in control of the ball.
Jerome Opoku is penalised for pushing Marc Guehi
The referee signals a free kick as Ezri Konsa from England trips Gideon Mensah
The referee signals a free kick as Anthony Gordon from England trips Marvin Senaya
Marvin Senaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: England: 86%, Ghana: 14%.
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
The referee signals a free kick as Antoine Semenyo from Ghana trips Elliot Anderson
Jonas Adjetey from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England are trying to create something here.
Gideon Mensah from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: England: 88%, Ghana: 12%.
Jordan Ayew comes back onto the field.
Caleb Yirenkyi is penalised for pushing Marc Guehi
Reece James comes back onto the field.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Reece James is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Jordan Ayew is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Jordan Ayew is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Reece James is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Jordan Ayew wins an air challenge against Reece James
Benjamin Asare from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jordan Ayew is penalised for pushing Marc Guehi
Ball possession: England: 90%, Ghana: 10%.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Thomas Partey relieves the pressure with a clearance
England are in control of the ball.
Inaki Williams is penalised for pushing Marc Guehi
Ezri Konsa from England goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jordan Ayew
Caleb Yirenkyi from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jerome Opoku relieves the pressure with a clearance
Declan Rice swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jonas Adjetey successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Declan Rice is blocked
Jonas Adjetey from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gideon Mensah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kwasi Sibo successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Elliot Anderson is blocked
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: England: 90%, Ghana: 10%.
Dangerous challenge by Jonas Adjetey from Ghana. Harry Kane on the receiving end of that.
Harry Kane wins an air challenge against Jonas Adjetey
Jordan Ayew wins an air challenge against Elliot Anderson
Goal kick for Ghana
Declan Rice fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
The ref blows his whistle. Marvin Senaya charged Anthony Gordon from behind and it's a free-kick
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Thomas Partey relieves the pressure with a clearance
England are trying to create something here.
Thomas Partey from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England are trying to create something here.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gideon Mensah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: England: 86%, Ghana: 14%.
Jonas Adjetey relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for England
Elliot Anderson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Marvin Senaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dangerous challenge by Jude Bellingham from England. Jerome Opoku on the receiving end of that.
England are trying to create something here.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gideon Mensah from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Kwasi Sibo from Ghana trips Noni Madueke
Inaki Williams from Ghana is ruled offside
Ball possession: England: 92%, Ghana: 8%.
Ghana are in control of the ball.
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
England are trying to create something here.
England are in control of the ball.
England are trying to create something here.
Marvin Senaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Harry Kane wins an air challenge against Jonas Adjetey
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
England kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Gillette Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Gillette Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Gillette Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Gillette Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Gillette Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Gillette Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
England vs Ghana kicks off at 19:00 -01 on Tuesday 23 June 2026 in Cape Verde.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for England or Ghana.
England and Ghana have no recorded wins, draws, or losses in the last 8 head-to-head meetings listed here.
This is World Cup Group L, Round 2, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough,MA, USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
63,983
Minute
90+6'
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