World Cup · Group Stage - 2
England
GhanaTue, 23 Jun 2026 · 20:00 · Gillette Stadium
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England form
Ghana form
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AI Analysis
Group Stage - 2, Group L. England vs Ghana. Gillette Stadium, 23 June 2026.
SPORTING OUTLOOK
Both sides arrive at this fixture level on three points after opening wins, making this a genuine top-of-the-group contest. England beat Croatia 4-2 in their opener, a result that carries real weight given Croatia are ranked 11th in the world and represent a genuine quality test. The xG for that match backed up the scoreline — England generated over 3.4 expected goals, hit 11 shots on target, and controlled possession. That is the primary evidence here, and it paints a picture of a side in good attacking rhythm under tournament conditions.
Ghana's opening win over Panama was narrower and harder to read. They beat a side ranked 34th in the world by a single goal, generated only 1.42 xG, managed just two shots on target, and did so with only 38% possession. The result is positive but the underlying numbers suggest they rode their luck to some degree. Their pre-tournament friendlies — losses to Germany, Austria, and Mexico, and a draw with Wales — were all played away from home and against stronger opposition, so the defeats are not catastrophic signals, but the pattern of low possession and limited shot volume is consistent across those matches too.
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