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England held to goalless draw by Ghana as Harry Kane misses late chance in Boston
England’s World Cup campaign suffered a setback on Tuesday night in Boston as the Three Lions were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana, a result that leaves Gareth Southgate’s side still top of Group L but without the momentum they carried from their opening victory. Harry Kane, England’s captain and record scorer, missed a late chance to seal the win, firing over from close range in the 89th minute after a goalmouth scramble. The miss capped a frustrating evening for a side that had dominated possession but struggled to convert chances against a disciplined Black Stars defence.
Ghana celebrated the point as a moral victory, with jubilant fans taking to the streets in Accra and Kumasi after their side frustrated England’s attack throughout the 90 minutes. Jude Bellingham, England’s midfield general, sought to downplay the disappointment, telling reporters: “No stress, no drama. My message to everyone is to stay positive.” Bellingham and Kane, both instrumental in England’s 2-0 win over Serbia in their opening match, were subdued after the final whistle, though manager Thomas Tuchel insisted there was no need for alarm. “We don’t need a wake-up call,” Tuchel said. “We know what we have to do.”
The match, played under heavy humidity at Gillette Stadium, was a cagey affair from the outset. England, playing in their second consecutive World Cup match in Boston, controlled large spells of the game but found Ghana’s backline, marshalled by veteran centre-back Jonathan Mensah, difficult to breach. Ghana’s best chance fell to Mohammed Kudus in the 67th minute, his header rattling the crossbar after a swift counterattack. England’s most credible openings came from Kane, whose late miss was the clearest sign of their profligacy in front of goal.
With the draw, England remain top of Group L on four points, one ahead of Ghana and two clear of Serbia, who face the United States in their next match on Friday. A win against Serbia in their final group game would secure England’s passage to the knockout stages, but Tuesday’s performance will raise questions about their attacking efficiency. Tuchel, however, struck an optimistic tone, insisting that the squad’s composure would not be shaken. “We are in a good position,” he said. “We just need to keep going.”
For Ghana, the draw represented a statement of intent in a tournament where they are seeking to surpass their 2022 quarter-final run. The Black Stars’ defensive resilience and tactical discipline under coach Chris Hughton were on full display, and their celebrations in the stands and on the streets underscored the significance of the result. As England regroup for their next fixture, the focus will shift to whether they can rediscover the cutting edge that secured their opening victory—and avoid further late-stage lapses in concentration.
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Kane och England mållöst mot Ghana Tillknäppt och mållöst.England och Ghana bjöd inte på någon fotbollsfest i VM – men efter 0–0 är det ändå fördel England i jakten på gruppsegern.
svenska dagbladet · 1 day ago
Nach 0:0 gegen Ghana: England will sich nicht runterziehen lassen Im zweiten Gruppenspiel muss England einen Dämpfer hinnehmen. Gegen Ghana gelingt keine Fortsetzung der Tuchel-Bellingham-und-Kane-Show.
faz · 1 day ago
England held by Ghana as Harry Kane misses late chance The Black Stars held out for a goalless draw in Boston.
thejournal · 1 day ago
Ghana celebrates after holding nervous England to 0-0 draw Ghanaians took to the streets in celebration after the Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup.
aljazeera · 1 day ago
Kas MMi teises mängus kuivale jäänud Inglismaal leidub põhjust paanikaks? Kui MMi avamängu järel räägiti Inglismaa jalgpallikoondisest ülivõrdes, olid teise partii järel toonid oluliselt tumedamaad. Kas ühel soosikuist on põhjust muretsemiseks?
postimees · 1 day ago
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tagesspiegel · 1 day ago
CM 2026. Anglia nu a reușit să treacă de apărarea Ghanei: 0 - 0 Selecționatele Angliei și Ghanei au terminat la egalitate, 0-0, marți, pe Boston Stadium, într-un meci din Grupa L a Cupei Mondiale de fotbal 2026, găzduită de Statele Unite, Mexic și Canada.
digi24 · 1 day ago
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die presse · 1 day ago
Jól végezte a munkáját a ghánai varázsló, aki megvuduzta Harry Kane-t A horvátoknak még két gólt lövő aranycipős angol csatár pocsékul játszott Ghána ellen.
444.hu · 1 day ago
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tagesspiegel · 1 day ago
Fußball-WM: Bellingham beruhigt England-Fans: „Kein Drama, kein Stress Jude Bellingham und Harry Kane bleiben nach dem 0:0 gegen Ghana cool. Trainer Thomas Tuchel erklärt: „Wir brauchen keinen Weckruf. Warum die Three Lions so entspannt sein können.
tagesspiegel · 1 day ago
„Kein Stress, kein Drama. Meine Botschaft an alle ist, positiv zu bleiben, sagt Bellingham Nach dem furiosen Start in die Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft enttäuscht England im zweiten Spiel gegen Ghana vor allem im Angriff. Ex-Dortmund-Star Jude Bellingham richtet sich daher mit einem Aufruf an Fans und Presse.
welt.de · 1 day ago