Group L Matchday 3. England expecting to clinch top spot; Ghana chasing 4 points minimum to keep best-third hopes alive. The Kudus-less Ghana attack will need a near-perfect performance against Kane and Bellingham at Gillette.
Why: England talent depth is overwhelming. Without Kudus, Ghana's attack lacks variety. England's clean-sheet record under Tuchel (3 of 4 friendlies) plus the squad's defensive organisation makes a multi-goal margin probable.
Kane is England's all-time top scorer with 76 international goals. He scored on matchday 1 vs Croatia. The Ghana centre-backs lack pace and Kane's hold-up play plus runs in behind are the textbook profile for an anytime hit. Anytime price 1.50.
Partey averages a yellow every 4 matches at Villarreal pace. Tasked with breaking up England's transitions through Bellingham-Rice-Saka, the foul rate climbs. Anytime Card around 2.50.
The match is at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Capacity 65,000.
Gillette hosts seven matches at the 2026 World Cup.
England have won one World Cup (1966).
Thomas Tuchel's first tournament.
Something cool: England lead Group L after matchday 1 and 2. The Ghana match should clinch top spot.
Ghana's best WC result was the 2010 quarter-final.
Carlos Queiroz took over in April 2026.
Something cool: Without injured Kudus, Ghana's attacking variety is significantly reduced. Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao captain) and Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City) carry the goal-scoring burden.
Kane captain since 2018. All-time top scorer for England (76) and Tottenham (280).
Plays for Bayern Munich since 2023.
Captaining at his third World Cup, equal with Billy Wright's record.
Ayew captain since 2024.
Plays for Leicester City. Son of Ghana legend Abedi Pele.
Captaining at his third World Cup.
England drew matchday 1 with Croatia 1-1 and beat Panama 3-0 on matchday 2.
Ghana beat Panama 1-0 on matchday 1 and lost matchday 2 to Croatia 0-1.
Based on each side's most recent friendly. Final XIs confirm one hour before kick-off; this page will update.
| Date | Match | Venue | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun | England vs Croatia | Arlington | Preview → |
| 17 Jun | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto | Preview → |
| 23 Jun | England vs Ghana | Foxborough | This page |
| 23 Jun | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto | Preview → |
| 27 Jun | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia | Preview → |
| 27 Jun | Panama vs England | East Rutherford | Preview → |
All four teams, qualification scenarios and BetBot predictions: See full Group L overview →
Tuchel's England 4-3-3 with Rice deep, Wharton in midfield, Bellingham ten, Saka-Kane-Gordon attack.
Queiroz's Ghana 4-3-3 with Partey deep, Williams centrally, Semenyo and Sulemana wide of Ayew.
England clinch top with the win. Ghana need 4 points from this and matchday 3 to advance.
Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 16:00 ET (22:00 CEST). Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.
Striker Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), captain since 2018.
Forward Jordan Ayew (Leicester City), captain since 2024.
No, the West Ham attacking midfielder is ruled out of the entire tournament through injury.
Likely. After 4 points from matchday 1 and 2, a draw or win here secures first place in Group L.
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