England and Ghana will meet in one of the most anticipated matches of the FIFA World Cup group stage when the two sides face off in a crucial Group L encounter on Tuesday, June 23.
Both teams head into the match on the back of opening-game victories. England defeated Croatia 4-2 in an entertaining contest, while Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 win over Panama thanks to Caleb Yirenkyi’s stoppage-time winner.
With both nations sitting on three points, victory would guarantee a place in the Round of 32 with one group game still to play.
What time does England vs Ghana kick off?
The match will be played at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States.
Kick-off times around the world:
- Boston, USA (Eastern Time): 4:00 PM ET
- Ghana (GMT): 8:00 PM
- England (BST): 9:00 PM
Why is this match important?
The winner will move to six points and secure qualification for the knockout stages. A draw would leave Group L finely balanced heading into the final round of matches.
England are considered favourites after their impressive display against Croatia, but Ghana have arrived at the tournament with growing confidence and will be boosted by the expected return of vice-captain Thomas Partey.
Key players to watch
For England, captain Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice are expected to play central roles, while Ghana will look to Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo and Partey to lead the challenge.
The game will also see several familiar faces reunited, with Partey set to face former Arsenal teammates Rice and Bukayo Saka.
Previous meetings
England and Ghana have met only once before at senior level. Their sole previous encounter ended in a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium in March 2011, when Asamoah Gyan scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser for the Black Stars.
Tuesday’s contest will therefore be the first competitive meeting between the two nations and one of the standout fixtures of the World Cup group stage.