On Tuesday night, England and Ghana will square off at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, each hoping to lead Group L as both nations eye a place in the knockout stage.

England won their first game 4-2 to show their excellent form; Ghana grabbed a 1-0 victory over Panama with a late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi. A victory for either side will ensure knockout stage qualification since both are now three points.

Though he probably won’t play, Bukayo Saka has gone back to practice; thus, Noni Madueke will start. Declan Rice and Marcus Rashford trained on Monday and should be available, with Rice continuing in midfield alongside Elliot Anderson.

Marc Guehi could fill in for Ezri Konsa on defence, and Trevoh Chalobah has joined the team as a replacement for the wounded Tino Livramento.

Though Lawrence Ati-Zigi has returned to practice, Ghana’s starting goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is predicted. Having missed the Panama game, Thomas Partey will probably be back in the starting XI to help Ghana’s midfield and free Yirenkyi to play alongside him.

England scored a World Cup record 20 shots in their victory against Croatia, but will need a better defensive structure. Coach Carlos Queiroz of Ghana hopes for a better attacking showing against a possibly weak England defence.

Predicted lineups

England’s Potential Starting XI: Pickford; R. James, Stones, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.

Ghana’s Possible Starting XI: B. Asare; Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah; Yirenkyi, Partey; Fatawu, Sulemana, Semenyo; J. Ayew.

Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Kick-off: 21:00 BST

Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (Boston Stadium)

Referee: Said Martinez (Honduras)

Last Meeting: England 1–1 Ghana (29 March 2011, International Friendly)