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What each team needs
England
With one match played, England needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
Ghana
An opening win over England would be a major statement and strengthen Ghana's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | England | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 4 | 60 |
| World Cup Titles | 1 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 17 | 5 |
| Best WC Finish | Champions (1966) | Quarterfinals (2010) |
| Manager | Thomas Tuchel | TBC |
| How They Qualified | UEFA — Group B winners | CAF — Group I winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Quarterfinals — lost to France | Group stage — eliminated |
| Captain | Harry Kane | Jordan Ayew |
Prediction
England 2 — 1 Ghana
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. England (ranked 4th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
England have appeared at 17 World Cups. Ghana have appeared at 5.
England are ranked 4th in the world. Ghana are ranked 60th.
England have won the World Cup 1 time.
This match takes place at Gillette Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Gillette Stadium · Foxborough · Capacity: 63,815
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