England’s quest for an early place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Tuesday when Thomas Tuchel’s men lock horns with Ghana in a fascinating Group L encounter at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Having negotiated their opening assignment with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia, the Three Lions now stand on the cusp of qualification. Yet standing in their path is a Ghanaian side whose true identity remains something of a mystery, despite beginning their campaign with a hard-fought victory.
Where to watch the game
Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BBC One, with UHD coverage available through BBC iPlayer.
In Ghana, the game will be shown by GTV following the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s acquisition of exclusive free-to-air World Cup rights, while viewers across Sub-Saharan Africa can also follow the action via Sporty TV and SuperSport.
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Probable lineups
Еngland: Jordan Pickford; Reece James, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Nico O’Reilly; Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers; Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford; Harry Kane.
Ghana: Benjamin Asare; Marvin Senaya, Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, Gideon Mensah; Elisha Owusu, Caleb Yirenkyi, Kamaldeen Sulemana; Ernest Nuamah, Antoine Semenyo, Brandon Thomas-Asante.
With qualification potentially within touching distance for England and momentum firmly on Ghana’s side after their opening success, Tuesday’s contest promises to be one of the most intriguing battles of the group stage.
Preview
The Black Stars arrive buoyed by a dramatic 1-0 triumph over Panama, a result secured deep into stoppage time when midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi found the decisive breakthrough. The late winner capped a determined display from Carlos Queiroz‘s side and underscored the resilience that has long characterised Ghana on the global stage.
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Queiroz, a familiar figure to English football supporters from his time as Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant at Manchester United, has been in charge for only a matter of weeks. The veteran tactician has already delivered a positive result, but questions remain over the composition of his strongest starting eleven as he continues to mould the squad in his image.
One player who significantly enhanced his prospects of starting against England is Brandon Thomas-Asante. Introduced shortly before the hour mark against Panama, the Coventry City forward injected urgency, creativity and attacking thrust into Ghana’s play. His incisive contribution culminated in the assist for Yirenkyi’s match-winning goal, giving Queiroz a compelling selection dilemma ahead of Tuesday’s showdown.
For England, the challenge lies not only in overcoming a talented opponent but also in decoding a side still evolving under new leadership. Ghana possess pace, athleticism and technical quality throughout their ranks, making them a potentially dangerous proposition despite their relative unpredictability.
