Ghana Coach Slams VAR After England Draw

The Black Stars of Ghana were left fuming after a controversial VAR decision in their goalless World Cup draw with England. Coach Carlos Queiroz joked that the video assistant referee must have gone for a coffee after saying England escaped a penalty and red card.

What happened?

The Black Stars sat back and frustrated England on an overcast afternoon in Foxborough, Massachusetts. England had 79% possession, the highest by any team that failed to score in a match in the past 60 years at a FIFA World Cup.

Why it matters for Ghana

Ghana were also left feeling aggrieved after a failed appeal for a late penalty for Ezri Konsa's challenge on Prince Adu. The substitute had been hurt shortly before that in a collision with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who was awarded a free kick rather than penalized.

What comes next?

Ghana's recent form has been poor, with a record of 1W-0D-4L in their last 5 matches. They lost their last 4 matches, including a 2-1 defeat to Germany on 2026-03-30. Their next fixture is against Croatia on 2026-06-27.