Ghana's World Cup campaign saw a tense moment as England's Djed Spence appeared to snub Thomas Partey in a pre-game handshake.

What happened?

The incident occurred before the 0-0 draw between England and Ghana on June 23, 2026.

Thomas Partey, who plays for Villarreal, has pleaded not guilty to eight counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Why it matters for Ghana

This snub may affect team morale, especially with Ghana's recent form: 1W-0D-4L, including a loss to Germany 2-1 on March 30, 2026.

StatValue
Last resultGermany 2-1 Ghana (2026-03-30)
Recent form1W-0D-4L
Next fixturevs Croatia (away, 2026-06-27)

What comes next?

Ghana will face Croatia on June 27, 2026, in their next World Cup match. The team's performance will be crucial in determining their chances in the tournament.