… Centre back William Saliba will be out for an extended period due to a back injury, while Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke look likely to miss the start of the campaign given their recent World Cup commitments. …
… Captain Declan Rice opened the scoring with a stunning long-range strike in the third minute before providing the corner that Ezri Konsa headed home for England’s second. …
… (GK) will be tested in terms of his organisation of the setup.substitutions It could be tactical Physical Medical Game/player managementKEY PLAYERS Messi Alvarez Mac Allister ENGLAND(Strategy/Organisation: 1-4-2-3-1/1-3-3-1-3) They build up with the GK (short or long) Rice …
… England have a doubt over Declan Rice, who has been struggling with illness, as they prepare to face Messi at last, right at the end of his glorious career. …
… Declan Rice’s preparation for the game against Norway was severely disrupted by illness – but BBC Sport reported on Monday there was optimism his condition had improved enough for him to take his place in the team on Wednesday. …
England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice spent most of the three days before their World Cup quarter-final win against Norway in bed with sickness. …
… Tuchel was forced into half-time changes, replacing the influential Declan Rice, who has been struggling with illness and injury, as well as Noni Madueke, sending on Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka. …
… And being match-winners like Bellingham, Kane – they have several options on the wings which means that if one doesn’t have the day, another comes in and then obviously does something good, then steady out in the middle of the park with Elliot Anderson and Declan Rice.” Norway ha …
Dutch defender Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal's pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury; the BBC reports this is part of his rehabilitation timeline and not a fresh setback. Arsenal face multiple injury concerns ahead of the new season, with centre back William Saliba out due to a back injury and several other players likely to miss the start after their World Cup participation.
Dutch defender Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal's pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury; the BBC reports this is part of his rehabilitation timeline and not a fresh setback. Arsenal face multiple injury concerns ahead of the new season, with centre back William Saliba out due to a back injury and several other players likely to miss the start after their World Cup participation.
England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 6-4 in a bronze-medal playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham setting a new England World Cup scoring record.
England defeated France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at Miami Stadium, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham securing victory as France mounted a comeback inspired by Kylian Mbappe.
Former Hearts of Oak boss Mas-Ud Didi Dramani provides a tactical breakdown of England and Argentina's strategies ahead of their 2026 World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday, with the winner to face Spain in the final.
England bid to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they face holders Argentina in a World Cup semifinal. The match marks the first competitive meeting between the sides since 2002 and the first time Messi has ever played against England.
Jordan Henderson is unavailable while recovering from arm surgery sustained celebrating Mexico's defeat, and defender Jarell Quansah is suspended after a red card in the same match. Head coach Thomas Tuchel is considering retaining the same back four from the quarter-final win over Norway.
Nico O'Reilly is expected to be available for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina despite picking up a hamstring problem in the quarter-final win over Norway. Declan Rice is thought to be fully recovered from a sickness bug that sidelined him before the quarter-final.
England boss Thomas Tuchel said midfielder Declan Rice spent most of three days in bed with sickness before England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to set up a semi-final against Argentina.
Jude Bellingham scored twice to inspire England to a comeback extra-time victory over Norway in the quarter-final in Miami, sending them into the last four where they will face either Argentina or Switzerland.
Norway manager Stale Solbakken told BBC Sport that England are favourites to reach the World Cup semi-finals ahead of their quarter-final meeting on Saturday in Miami. Norway has advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1998, knocking out Brazil in the last 16.
Jordan Henderson underwent surgery on a broken arm sustained during England's 3–2 victory over Mexico but has not been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup; exploring the possibility of playing in a cast remains under consideration.
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal England defender Jarell Quansah's red card from Sunday's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico after the United States successfully had striker Folarin Balogun's suspension overturned through Fifa's article 27 clause, which allows the governing body to make decisions without meeting other criteria.
England midfielder Declan Rice is expected to return to the starting lineup for the last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday after being rested against Panama due to a calf injury sustained in the draw with Ghana. England manager Thomas Tuchel faces significant uncertainty at right-back, with Reece James unlikely to return this tournament and Jarell Quansah doubtful for the DR Congo game due to an ankle injury.
Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.
The Ghanaian Times compares Ghana's group-stage encounter with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the biblical story of Daniel in the Lions' Den, drawing a parallel between Daniel's faith and the Black Stars' challenge against a stronger opponent after Ghana opened with victories against Croatia and Panama.
Declan Rice limped out of England's goalless draw against Ghana with a left calf injury requiring assessment and rest before Saturday's World Cup group match against Panama, while Reece James will also be checked by medics despite completing the Ghana game.
Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, has emerged as Ghana's standout player at the World Cup, producing back-to-back clean sheets against Panama and England, including six saves and shutting out England's attack including Harry Kane in his first two World Cup appearances. His rise comes after an ankle injury in 2021 during a city derby that sidelined him for 18 months, nearly ending his career.
England and Ghana drew 0–0 in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England midfielder Declan Rice praised Ghana's defensive organisation, and both teams sit level on four points in the group standings.
Ghana's defensive display earned a 0–0 draw with England at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams remain in the top two of Group L and can secure a Round of 32 spot with a point from their final matches against Panama and Croatia respectively.
Ghana's Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both teams on four points with Ghana second in the group. The result brings Ghana closer to the Round of 32, with a Panama-Croatia draw on Tuesday guaranteeing their qualification.
Ghana and England, each with three points from their opening matches, meet in the second group game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium; a win for either side could secure automatic progression to the knockout phase.
Content creator Code Micky has advised Ghana's football team to approach the England match with a winning mindset, disciplined aggression, and mental courage rather than defensive play. He argues that the Black Stars' midfielders can dictate the game's tempo if they press aggressively and maintain mental discipline to avoid costly fouls.
Midfielder Thomas Partey has declared himself ready to play in Ghana's upcoming World Cup fixture against England after missing the opening 1-0 victory over Panama due to visa complications. The 33-year-old Villarreal player said he is prepared to strengthen Ghana's midfield as the team looks to build on momentum toward the knockout stage.
England players are expected to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before Tuesday's World Cup Group L clash in Boston, despite Partey facing criminal charges in the UK. The FA has not issued guidance to players on pre-match handshakes, and manager Thomas Tuchel stressed that England's focus should remain on football rather than off-field matters.
England's FA will not direct players on whether to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their FIFA World Cup Group D match on Tuesday. Partey, who faces criminal charges in England but denies all allegations, is expected to feature after visa issues ruled him out of Ghana's opening win over Panama.
Ghana defeated Panama in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match in Toronto, securing a late goal through Caleb Yirenkyi to keep alive their hopes of progressing from the group stage. Supporters across the country celebrated the victory as a timely boost for the Black Stars' tournament hopes.
Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scoring. The victory came in a heavyweight clash at Dallas Stadium, with Croatia twice drawing level before England pulled away.
Declan Rice is expected to be available for England's World Cup match against Ghana despite suffering lower back pain during the win over Croatia. The complaint is one the midfielder has been carrying for a while and will require managing during the tournament.
England beat Croatia in a high-scoring match in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. The match was decided after England came from behind multiple times and ultimately secured a comfortable victory, though England showed defensive vulnerabilities throughout the match.
Thomas Partey has been ruled ineligible for Ghana's opening 2026 World Cup match against Panama after a Canadian Federal Court upheld his entry ban; the midfielder was denied a visa due to ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom relating to allegations against him.