England national football team was held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Thomas Tuchel, the manager, called on fans not to lose belief in the team.

What happened?

The match saw England dominate possession, with almost 80% of the ball, but they were unable to find a goal. Nico O’Reilly came closest to breaking the deadlock, with his header striking the crossbar.

Why it matters for England national football team

The result means England has four points from two matches, and they still have a chance to finish top of Group L. Tuchel said: “We don’t need a wake-up call. Everyone is alert and everyone is fully committed.”

What comes next?

England's next fixture is against Panama on 2026-06-27. | Fixture | Date | | --- | --- | | vs Panama | 2026-06-27 |

Last result: England 4-2 Croatia (2026-06-17). Harry Kane, the captain, was upbeat about the result, saying: “We’re in a great position.”