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England 0-0 Ghana: Player Ratings as Three Lions Frustrated by Resolute Black Stars in Boston Draw | 2026 FIFA World Cup
England controlled 78.8% of possession, but Ghana stayed unbeaten and kept a clean sheet as both teams moved to four points in Group L.
On Tuesday night, England and Ghana played to a goalless draw at Gillette Stadium in Boston, leaving both teams with four points in Group L as qualification for the knockout stage remains undecided.
Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz implemented a disciplined defensive block that frustrated England coach Thomas Tuchel's attack, limiting the favorites to just 0.29 expected goals despite controlling 79 percent of possession.
England's best opportunity arrived late when substitute Nico O'Reilly hit the crossbar with a header; captain Harry Kane blazed the rebound over the goal, squandering the Three Lions' clearest chance.
Remaining unbeaten and yet to concede a goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Black Stars extend an impressive record as one of five national teams England has never defeated.
England will next face Panama in New Jersey while Ghana prepares to play Croatia in Philadelphia, with both teams' qualification for the round of 32 still hanging in the balance.
After the intoxicating 4:2 to the World Cup start against Croatia, Title-Mitfavorit England showed a disappointing performance in the second game of the group L. Thomas Tuchel's "Three Lions" came against the "Black Stars" from Ghana only to a goalless draw. Storm star Harry Kane gave a top chance in the final phase. What the result means for both teams, could be seen directly after the final whistle: On the English side, there was primarily fru…