England and Ghana played out a goalless draw in Foxborough that leaves both sides well placed for the World Cup last 32. Tuchel’s England sit top of Group L on four points, ahead of Ghana only on goal difference, heading into a final group game against Panama — a win there would likely lock up first place and a last-32 tie in Atlanta on July 1.
It was a flat night for England after their lively 4-2 win over Croatia in the opener. Ghana defended deep and disciplined, and England never really found a way through — their best/worst moment came in stoppage time when Harry Kane somehow blazed over from point-blank range with the goal at his mercy. Ghana also had a strong shout for a penalty waved off in the 79th minute when Ezri Konsa appeared to bundle over substitute Prince Adu in the box.
Both teams now sit level on four points with Croatia and Panama, who were playing their own group match later that day.
A few other things from the same day in the tournament: Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Portugal to a 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan, Luka Modric was set to make his 200th appearance for Croatia, FIFA’s Gianni Infantino confirmed Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 to help present the trophy, and France’s Didier Deschamps left the squad’s camp following his mother’s death, handing temporary charge to assistant Guy Stephan for the must-not-lose game against Norway.
