Witness a strategic encounter in the World Cup on 23.06.2026 as England faces Ghana. This match promises to be a testament to England's resilience and tactical ingenuity. Dive into our expert analysis, where we dissect team formations, player performances, and provide targeted betting advice favoring England.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group L | |||||||
| 1 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4/2 | 3 |
| 2 | Ghana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
| 3 | Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 4 | Croatia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2/4 | 0 |
England vs Ghana Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | England | Croatia | 17.06.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies | England | Costa Rica | 10.06.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies | England | New Zealand | 06.06.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | England | Japan | 31.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies | England | Uruguay | 27.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies | England | Wales | 09.10.2025 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies | England | Senegal | 10.06.2025 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Ghana | Panama | 18.06.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | Wales | Ghana | 02.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies | Mexico | Ghana | 23.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies | Germany | Ghana | 30.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies | Austria | Ghana | 27.03.2026 | 5-1 |
| Friendlies | South Korea | Ghana | 18.11.2025 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies | Japan | Ghana | 14.11.2025 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies | Trinidad and Tobago | Ghana | 31.05.2025 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies | Ghana | Nigeria | 28.05.2025 | 1-2 |
| Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification | Ghana | Niger | 18.11.2024 | 1-2 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: England vs Ghana
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: England vs Ghana
The World Cup. Just those three words are enough to make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. And when England step out against Ghana, there's everything to play for from the very first whistle.
England arrive as heavy favourites, and honestly, the bookmakers have a point. Priced at 1.28 to win, the Three Lions have been in solid form during their pre-tournament preparations. Back-to-back home victories over Costa Rica (3-0) and New Zealand (1-0) show a team that knows how to get the job done without drama. Yes, Japan handed them a 1-0 defeat in March, but that blip looks like a blessing in disguise — a wake-up call at exactly the right moment before the tournament began.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. England's home record in those friendlies is immaculate. Every single win came at home. On a neutral World Cup stage, the comfort factor disappears. That's worth keeping in mind.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Ghana being easy opponents. The Black Stars arrive battered by their preparation results — a 5-1 thrashing by Austria and a 2-0 loss to Mexico are genuinely alarming — but here's the surprising insight casual fans are missing: Ghana have shown they can grind. Their AFCON qualifying campaign was scrappy, tight, and competitive throughout. They drew with Niger twice and held Angola away. These are a team who know how to make a game ugly and uncomfortable.
The most intriguing tactical battle will be England's wide attackers against Ghana's compact defensive shape. If Ghana sit deep and stay organised for the first 20 minutes, the nerves in the England camp could start to build. Patience will be England's biggest test here.
From a betting perspective, England to win at 1.28 offers little value for your money. Instead, I'd look seriously at the Over 2.5 goals market. England have scored freely at home, and Ghana have leaked goals badly in their last few outings. England scoring first is also a strong angle worth exploring — they've opened the scoring in nearly every recent victory.
My bold prediction: England win 3-1, with Ghana grabbing a consolation late on, making the final scoreline look more competitive than the actual game ever was.
The World Cup stage, the floodlights, the noise — this is what football was made for. Don't miss a single second of it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Henderson | England | 36 | Midfielder | 182 | 78 |
| C. Jones | England | 25 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| P. Foden | England | 26 | Midfielder | 171 | 63 |
| J. Pickford | England | 32 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 82 |
| D. Rice | England | 27 | Midfielder | 188 | 84 |
| D. Solanke | England | 28 | Attacker | 187 | 80 |
| D. Burn | England | 34 | Defender | 198 | 87 |
| D. Henderson | England | 29 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 85 |
| M. Rogers | England | 23 | Attacker | 187 | 80 |
| E. Konsa | England | 28 | Defender | 183 | 73 |
| R. James | England | 26 | Defender | 182 | 82 |
| E. Eze | England | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 73 |
| A. Ramsdale | England | 28 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 88 |
| M. Guéhi | England | 25 | Defender | 182 | 80 |
| J. Bellingham | England | 22 | Midfielder | 186 | 75 |
| A. Gordon | England | 25 | Attacker | 183 | 72 |
| L. Colwill | England | 23 | Defender | 187 | 83 |
| T. Livramento | England | 23 | Defender | 182 | 65 |
| J. Trafford | England | 23 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 83 |
| M. Lewis-Skelly | England | 19 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Partey | Ghana | 33 | Midfielder | 185 | 77 |
| L. Zigi | Ghana | 29 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 87 |
| J. Ayew | Ghana | 34 | Midfielder | 182 | 80 |
| K. Sibo | Ghana | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 72 |
| G. Mensah | Ghana | 27 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| A. Semenyo | Ghana | 26 | Midfielder | 185 | 79 |
| E. Owusu | Ghana | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 72 |
| A. Djiku | Ghana | 31 | Defender | 182 | 81 |
| D. Luckassen | Netherlands | 30 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| P. Pfeiffer | Ghana | 26 | Defender | 197 | 98 |
| D. Köhn | Germany | 27 | Defender | 180 | 73 |
| J. Anang | England | 26 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 72 kg |
| K. Sulemana | Ghana | 24 | Attacker | 175 | 70 |
| A. Fatawu | Ghana | 22 | Attacker | 177 | 73 |
| J. Adjetey | Ghana | 22 | Defender | 188 | 82 |
| K. Peprah Oppong | Ghana | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| P. Adu | Ghana | 22 | Attacker | 179 | n/a |
| C. Bonsu Baah | Ghana | 21 | Attacker | 172 cm | 73 kg |
| Caleb Marfo Yirenkyi | Ghana | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Asare | Ghana | 33 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
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