Both England and Ghana opened their 2026 World Cup campaigns with victories in Group L.
England, after a relatively even first half, eventually eased past Croatia 4–2 in a performance that reinforced its status as one of the tournament favorites. Ghana, meanwhile, was less convincing but still claimed a crucial three points, beating Panama 1–0 thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Caleb Yirenkyi.
While that result will give Ghana confidence, England should have too much quality here. Thomas Tuchel’s side is likely to dominate possession—Ghana managed just 33% against Panama—and boasts far more attacking firepower, with Harry Kane scoring twice in the opener.
That said, the only previous meeting between the two nations came in a 2011 friendly, when England was also expected to win comfortably, only for the match to finish 1–1.
