Overview:
For Ghana, Thomas Partey is now available for selection after he missed the win over Panama after he was denied entry into Canada over rape and sexual assault charges.
Tuesday June 23, 2026
- Boston stadium 11pm
Either Ghana or England will confirm their place in the round of 32 if they overcome each other at Boston stadium on Tuesday.
England were ruthless in a 4-2 win over Croatia in which Harry Kane netted a brace with a goal apiece from Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford.
On the other hand, Black Stars were also 1-0 winners over Panama and a victory over the Three Lions will guarantee them a knock out place.
It was the first time Ghana had won their opening match of the World Cup since 2010 in South Africa.
The two teams have only met once with the match ending in a 1-1 draw in 2011 when Asamoah Gyan cancelled out Andy Carroll’s opening effort.
Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Marcus Rashford are declared fit after they trained on Monday following injury scares.
For Ghana, Thomas Partey is now available for selection after he missed the win over Panama after he was denied entry into Canada over rape and sexual assault charges.
Benjamin Asare is destined to start in goal with Lawrence Ati Zigi injured.
Key Stat:
- England have never lost a competitive match against an African side
In the same group, Croatia face Panama with either aiming for first points of the tournament.
How to watch
All 104 matches will be live on DStv on four dedicated FIFA World Cup Channels in multiple languages. The Channels are FIFA World Cup Central (Channel 222), FIFA World Cup Extra (Channel 223), FIFA World Cup Pass (Channel 225), and FIFA World Cup Swahili (Channel 224).
