England - Ghana: score, highlights and statistics

England face Ghana on 23 June 2026 in the second round of World Cup 2026 Group L - a fixture that carries significant weight in the race for qualification from a group that also includes Croatia and Panama.

Match Info: England vs Ghana

The match between England and Ghana kicks off on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at 21:00 BST (20:00 UTC) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, near Boston, Massachusetts, USA, as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.

Where to Watch England vs Ghana?

In the United Kingdom, there is no broadcast listed for this fixture in the provided schedule - UK-based supporters are advised to check the official FIFA platform and broadcaster announcements for updates. In the United States, the match is available on FOX and Telemundo on free-to-air television, with streaming options on FOX One, Foxsports.com, Fubo TV, Peacock, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo. An audio broadcast is also available via Futbol de Primera Radio.

In Africa, Ghanaian viewers can watch on GTV Sports+ on television. Across South America, Argentine fans can tune in to DIRECTV Sports Argentina or stream via DIRECTV GO, while Brazilian viewers have access through CazéTV. Canadian supporters can watch on TSN+, and viewers in Mexico can stream the match on VIX.

European coverage includes DAZN España in Spain, 6play and beIN SPORTS CONNECT F.R. in France, and DAZN Italia in Italy. Viewers in Australia can stream via SBS On Demand, while New Zealand supporters have access through TVNZ+.

England vs Ghana - Match Preview

England enter this Group L fixture as clear favourites, but Ghana, coached by Carlos Queiroz, arrive at Gillette Stadium with a point to prove after a difficult run of pre-tournament results.

For Thomas Tuchel's England, this second group game comes after their opening clash with Croatia on 17 June. With Harry Kane leading the attack and Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, and Jude Bellingham providing creativity across the pitch, the Three Lions carry genuine firepower into every fixture. A win against Ghana would put England in a commanding position to progress from Group L.

Ghana's road to this point has been rocky. Carlos Queiroz's Black Stars arrive without a win in 5 consecutive matches, yet a World Cup group stage brings a different kind of motivation. The Gillette Stadium crowd - heavily anticipated to feature passionate Ghana support from the diaspora - could prove a significant factor as the Black Stars look to manufacture one of the tournament's early upsets.

Head-to-Head: England vs Ghana

England and Ghana have met only once in their entire footballing histories - and that single encounter, a 1-1 draw at Wembley in 2011, was memorable for a stunning Asamoah Gyan equaliser deep into stoppage time that showcased just how much fight the Black Stars carry onto any stage.

The full head-to-head record between England and Ghana:

• 29 March 2011 - International Friendly - England 1-1 Ghana (Wembley Stadium, London)

England - Recent Form

England recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding 3 - a record that underlines their attacking quality while pointing to occasional defensive vulnerability.

The autumn of 2025 brought three consecutive victories: a 5-0 away demolition of Latvia in October, followed by a 2-0 home win over Serbia and a 2-0 victory away in Albania in November. Those results built confidence ahead of the World Cup campaign. The March 2026 warm-up period told a more nuanced story - a 1-1 draw with Uruguay at Wembley was followed by a 0-1 defeat to Japan, a result that raised questions about defensive solidity under pressure.

With 10 goals scored across those 5 fixtures, Tuchel's side demonstrated they remain dangerous going forward. The challenge heading into the World Cup is translating that scoring output into cleaner defensive performances on the biggest stage.

Ghana - Recent Form

Ghana arrive at the 2026 World Cup without a win in their last 5 matches - 1 draw and 4 defeats - having conceded 11 goals and scored just 3 across that run.

The sequence of results paints a challenging picture: a 1-0 defeat to South Korea in November 2025 was followed by a 5-1 thrashing by Austria and a 2-1 loss to Germany in March 2026. May 2026 brought another setback, a 2-0 defeat to Mexico. The sole bright spot was a 1-1 draw with Wales on 2 June 2026 - just three weeks before the World Cup opener - suggesting Queiroz's squad is finding some footing as the tournament begins.

Conceding 11 goals in 5 matches raises real questions about Ghana's defensive organisation. Against an England side that has found the net 10 times in their last 5 outings, the Black Stars' back line will face a stern examination at Gillette Stadium.

Facts and Statistics

5 key facts about the England vs Ghana rivalry:

• England and Ghana have met only 1 time in history - a 1-1 friendly draw at Wembley Stadium on 29 March 2011.
• Andy Carroll scored for England in that match; Asamoah Gyan levelled for Ghana with a curling finish in stoppage time.
• The 23 June 2026 fixture marks the first-ever competitive meeting between the two nations.
• England scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches; Ghana scored 3 in the same period.
• Ghana conceded 11 goals in their last 5 fixtures, including 5 in a single defeat to Austria in March 2026.