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n” “nn” “nFoxborough, United States. The England national team could not manage more than a goalless draw against Ghana this Tuesday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, in a match corresponding to the second round of Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The team led by Thomas Tuchel dominated ball possession for much of the match, but encountered a solid Ghanaian defense that neutralized their main offensive arguments and left no space for striker Harry Kane.
n” “nDuring the first half, England controlled the actions, although without generating clear scoring chances. Ghana, for its part, opted for tactical order and defensive discipline to contain the English attacks.
n” “nThe best opportunities came in the second half. Anthony Gordon tested the reflexes of goalkeeper Benjamin Asare in the 57th minute, while Kane tried to break the deadlock with a long-range shot that also found a response from the African goalkeeper.
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Ghana came close to causing an upset through a quick counterattack led by Prince Adu, but defender Ezri Konsa prevented the final shot when the opportunity seemed unbeatable.
In the final minutes, England was centimeters away from securing the victory. Bukayo Saka forced a great save from Asare, Nico O’Reilly struck a shot against the crossbar, and Harry Kane wasted the rebound by sending the ball over the goal.
n” “nWith this result, England and Ghana share the lead of Group L with four points each and remain close to securing their qualification for the round of 32 of the tournament.
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- England 0-0 Ghana n
Stadium: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (Boston)
Attendance: 63,983 spectators
Despite remaining undefeated in the competition, England once again left questions about their offensive capacity against well-organized rivals, while Ghana celebrated a point of great value in their aspirations to advance to the next round.
