England Held to Goalless Draw by Ghana, Guéhi Earns Man of the Match
At Gillette Stadium in Boston, England and Ghana played out a 0-0 stalemate. England dominated possession with 79% but managed only 3 shots on target as Ghana's resilient defense earned a point.
On June 25, 2026, the FIFA World Cup Group L matchday 2 took place at Gillette Stadium in Boston, with England facing Ghana. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, as England fired 19 shots but failed to score, while Ghana's stubborn defense earned a valuable point.
In the first half, England dominated possession but struggled to break through Ghana's compact defense. England's best chance came from a corner kick, but the Ghanaian goalkeeper made a crucial save. The score remained 0-0 at halftime.
In the second half, England continued to press, but Ghana's organized defense and goalkeeper kept them at bay. England had 9 corners without converting, while Ghana managed one shot on target on the counter. The match ended 0-0.
Statistically, England had 19 total shots (3 on goal, 10 off goal, 6 blocked), while Ghana had only 2 shots (1 on goal). Possession was 79% for England vs 21% for Ghana. Corners were 9-2, expected goals 1.36 for England vs 0.17 for Ghana. England completed 633 passes (93% accuracy), Ghana 172 (74%). Each team received one yellow card.
The man of the match was England defender Marc Guéhi, who earned an 8.2 rating. The 25-year-old played the full 90 minutes, completing 129 passes and anchoring the defense. Guéhi, born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, plays for Crystal Palace and is a key figure in England's backline.
After this match, Group L standings: England top with 4 points (1W 1D, GD +2); Ghana also 4 points (1W 1D, GD +1); Croatia 3 points (1W 1L); Panama 0 points (2L).
For England, the draw means they still control their destiny. They face Panama next on June 28 at 05:00 kickoff, needing a win to secure qualification. Ghana will face Croatia; a draw may be enough, but a win would be safer.
England must improve their attacking efficiency—19 shots with only 3 on target highlights a lack of finishing. Ghana proved they can compete with top teams, showing defensive discipline.
Related links: Match details, England, Ghana, Group L standings