Ghana’s Black Stars Hold England to Draw in Boston

Ghana put on a strong performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night. They held England to a goalless draw in Boston. This result brings Ghana closer to the knockout stage.

Both teams now have four points in Group L. Qualification for the next round is still up in the air, depending on the outcome of the match between Croatia and Panama.

Ghana came into this match after a narrow 1-0 win over Panama. They faced England, who had just beaten Croatia 4-2. Despite being seen as the underdogs, Ghana’s disciplined defense frustrated the English team.

From the start, England controlled the game, keeping 78.8 percent of the ball. This is the highest possession a team has had in a World Cup match since 1966. But they could not find the net, according to Opta.

Even with all that control, England struggled to create good chances. Declan Rice shot over the bar early on. He also headed another chance wide.

The first half was boring, with no shots on target. This match became the first game at the 2026 World Cup with no shots on target before halftime.

After the break, Ghana began to push back. They absorbed the pressure well and started to make their own moves. England's goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, had to react quickly when Prince Kwabena Adu broke through on goal, but he managed to stop the threat.

Anthony Gordon finally got England’s first shot on target, but Benjamin Asare saved it easily. Ghana’s defense held strong against the English attacks.

Late in the game, England almost scored. Bukayo Saka crossed the ball to Nico O’Reilly. His header hit the crossbar, and Harry Kane shot the rebound over the bar.

This draw adds to Ghana’s impressive record against England. The Black Stars are one of only five national teams that England has never beaten, along with Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Honduras, and South Korea.

For England, this is their second draw in a row at this tournament. They also drew with Scotland at Euro 2020, the United States at the 2022 World Cup, and Denmark at Euro 2024.

For Ghana, this draw is another big step in their campaign. They remain unbeaten and have yet to concede a goal in the tournament.