England vs Ghana — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 2
Match preview / What to expect
Updated Jun 6, 2026England face Ghana in Group L, a meeting between Thomas Tuchel's well-resourced Three Lions and a Black Stars side eager to make their mark.
England's attack is led by captain Harry Kane and supported by the wing threat of Bukayo Saka, with Jude Bellingham driving from midfield and Declan Rice providing balance. Carlos Queiroz's Ghana counter with the energy of Thomas Partey, the pace of Mohammed Kudus-style attackers and the goal threat of Antoine Semenyo and Inaki Williams.
England's depth and quality make them favourites, but Ghana's athleticism and attacking talent mean the Three Lions will need to be at their best.
Key storylines
- 01Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham spearheading England's challenge.
- 02Ghana's athleticism and attacking threat through Semenyo and Williams.
- 03Thomas Partey anchoring the Black Stars midfield against Declan Rice.
Prediction
England 2-1 Ghana
Projected lineups
Projected XI — not confirmed
England
Formation 4-2-3-1- 1J. Pickford
- 2R. James
- 3M. Guehi
- 4J. Stones
- 5D. Burn
- 6D. Rice
- 7J. Bellingham
- 8B. Saka
- 9E. Eze
- 10A. Gordon
- 11H. Kane
Ghana
Formation 4-3-3- 1L. Zigi
- 2A. Seidu
- 3A. Mumin
- 4J. Adjetey
- 5G. Mensah
- 6T. Partey
- 7E. Owusu
- 8A. Fatawu
- 9A. Semenyo
- 10I. Williams
- 11K. Sulemana
Team news
England
- Harry Kane captains and leads England's attack.
- Jude Bellingham central to England's midfield.
Ghana
- Thomas Partey anchors the Ghanaian midfield.
- Antoine Semenyo and Inaki Williams provide attacking threat.
Sources
Preview is editorial. Projected lineups are not confirmed team sheets.
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