FIFA World Cup | England hit crossbar late in goalless draw with Ghana

England failed to get a ​single shot on target for ‌almost an hour but hit ​the bar late ⁠in the game before settling for a 0-0 draw against Ghana ‌in World Cup Group L on a wet ‌and chilly Tuesday (June 23, 2026).

Both sides ‌are ⁠on four points from ⁠two games and edging closer to a spot in the round of ​32.

It was ‌the first match at this World Cup where neither team managed a shot on ‌target in the first half ​with Ghana content to sit back and ⁠give possession to their opponents while working hard to close ‌down spaces around the box.

England, who failed to build on their 4-2 opening win over Croatia, managed their first shot on goal ‌just before the hour mark and ​hit the bar in the 86th minute through ⁠Nico O’Reilly’s header before captain Harry ⁠Kane sent the rebound over the bar.

Croatia and ‌Panama, both on zero points, meet later on Tuesday (June 23, 2026).