FIFA World Cup 2026, England vs Ghana Preview: Three Lions Eye Knockout Berth in Boston

Published 23 June 2026 · sports

FIFA World Cup 2026, England vs Ghana Preview: Three Lions Eye Knockout Berth in Boston Published By, Last Updated: June 23, 2026, 14:00 IST England

FIFA World Cup 2026, England vs Ghana Preview: Three Lions Eye Knockout Berth in Boston Published By, Last Updated: June 23, 2026, 14:00 IST England look to continue their winning start against Ghana in Group L. Here's everything you need to know about live streaming, TV coverage and team news. Rapid Read (Credit: AP) England have the opportunity to secure a place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare when they face Ghana at Boston Stadium in Foxborough on Tuesday night. Thomas Tuchel’s side made a statement in their opening Group D match, producing an exhilarating attacking display to beat Croatia 4-2. England registered 20 touches inside the opposition penalty area, a World Cup record, and looked every bit like one of the tournament favourites. Yet while the attacking performance drew widespread praise, the defensive display left room for improvement. Croatia repeatedly found space on the counterattack and exposed vulnerabilities that stronger opponents may be able to punish later in the tournament.

Tuchel will be encouraged by England’s firepower but will expect a much more controlled performance against a Ghana side likely to sit deep and look for opportunities on the break. Team News England head into the match with few injury concerns. Bukayo Saka continues to be carefully managed after an Achilles problem and is expected to start on the bench for a second consecutive game. That should allow Noni Madueke to retain his place on the right wing after an energetic performance in the opener. Declan Rice and Marcus Rashford both trained fully ahead of the match and are expected to be available. Rice has been managing a minor hamstring issue but remains central to England’s midfield alongside Elliot Anderson. Jude Bellingham, who continues to be England’s creative heartbeat, is set to earn his 50th international cap and will again operate in the No. 10 role behind Harry Kane. The captain arrives full of confidence after scoring twice against Croatia.

At the back, Marc Guehi could replace Ezri Konsa after the latter endured a difficult evening in the opener. John Stones remains England’s defensive leader, while Reece James and Nico O’Reilly are expected to continue at full-back. Jordan Pickford starts in goal as England chase their first clean sheet of the tournament. Team Form England arrive on a three-match winning streak and brimming with confidence after their 4-2 victory over Croatia. Kane scored twice, while Bellingham and Rashford also found the net in a performance that showcased the depth of attacking talent at Tuchel’s disposal. Ghana, meanwhile, ended a four-match winless run with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama. Caleb Yirenkyi’s dramatic 95th-minute winner secured all three points and delivered Ghana’s first World Cup clean sheet since 2010. However, Carlos Queiroz’s side still have questions to answer in attack. Captain Jordan Ayew often looked isolated, while Ghana struggled to create clear-cut chances. They will likely need a standout performance from Thomas Partey if they are to compete with England’s powerful midfield.