The Black Stars of Ghana held England to a 0-0 draw at Gillette Stadium, despite England's dominance with 19 shots to Ghana's two.

What happened?

Ghana, ranked 73rd, defended resolutely under Carlos Queiroz, with stand-in keeper Benjamin Asare making crucial saves. England's Nico O'Reilly came closest, heading against the bar late on, while Harry Kane was kept quiet and remains tied with Gary Lineker on 10 World Cup goals.

Why it matters for Ghana

This result is a significant boost for Ghana, who are looking to advance to the next stage of the tournament. Thomas Partey returned for Ghana after visa issues kept him out against Panama, a match they won 1-0. Ghana's recent form has been patchy, with a record of 1W-0D-4L in their last 5 games, but this draw will give them confidence.

What comes next?

Ghana's next fixture is against Croatia on June 27, 2026, at Philadelphia. England face Panama at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, needing a result to guarantee top spot. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | Germany 2-1 Ghana (2026-03-30) | | Recent form | 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first) | | Next fixture | vs Croatia (away, 2026-06-27) | The Black Stars will be looking to build on this result and get a positive outcome against Croatia.