The England vs Ghana head-to-head record from their last match highlights the competitive rivalry between the Three Lions and the Black Stars.
England and Ghana face off in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. The showdown kicks off at 22:00 (SAST).
England vs Ghana: Head-to-Head Analysis
England and Ghana have faced each other just once. According to their head-to-head results, their last match ended in a draw.
The England vs Ghana fixture saw over 1.5 goals, with both Thomas Tuchel and Carlos Queiroz’s teams finding the back of the net.
In terms of corner kicks, the recent Three Lions and the Black Stars’ clash produced over 9.5 corners, with England taking the most.
Below, SportPurse zooms in on the head-to-head results of the last encounter between England and Ghana.
England 1-1 Ghana
Ghana held England to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling international friendly at Wembley Stadium on 29 March 2011.
Andy Carroll broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, ensuring that the Three Lions went into the halftime break leading 1-0. However, Ghana struck when many thought the game would end in England’s victory.
Legendary Black Stars goal poacher Asamoah Gyan silenced the home fans when he levelled the score in the 90+1 minute.
The wasteful England, with 60.3% ball possession, took seven corner kicks in the draw, while Ghana took only three.
Key Players in the England Squad
Harry Kane and Declan Rice are the key players in the England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kane is in terrific form and is currently one of the top strikers in the world.
The Bayern Munich clinical finisher carries the hopes of the England faithful after scoring in almost every match in the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League last season. Kane has scored 79 goals for the Three Lions in 113 appearances. He is his country’s all-time top goalscorer.
On the other hand, Rice is one of the most influential midfielders in the world. The Arsenal star helps out defensively, controls the midfield, and creates goal-scoring opportunities.
In the 2025/26 season, Rice scored four goals and provided five assists in 36 Premier League appearances, helping Arsenal win the league for the first time in 22 years. He also scored one goal and provided two assists in the UEFA Champions League.
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Who Are the Key Players in the Ghana Squad?
Antoine Semenyo is Ghana’s key player in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Manchester City forward proved his worth during the 2025/26 Premier League season.
He’ll lead the Black Stars from the front, with support from players such as Jordan Ayew. Semenyo scored 17 goals and provided four assists in 37 league appearances.
On the other hand, Ayew is one of the seasoned campaigners in the Ghana squad. He has been with the squad since 2010. He brings experience from two World Cups, 2014 and 2022. Ayew has over 120 caps and has scored 34 goals for the national team.
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