England suffer second-game syndrome again as Tuchel’s side held to World Cup draw by Ghana

FootballSports
24 Jun 2026 • 6:04 AM MYT
The Independent
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England suffer second-game syndrome again as Tuchel’s side held to World Cup draw by Ghana

  • England were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana in their second World Cup match on Tuesday.
  • England were aiming to build on their opening 4-2 win against Croatia last week, but came up against stubborn opposition.
  • However, they struggled to create clear-cut chances, with Harry Kane missing England’s best opportunity as he fired over from close range after Nico O’Reilly hit the bar.
  • England have now drawn their second game at each of the last four major tournaments they have played in.
  • Thomas Tuchel’s side also failed to seal top spot in the group, and they are now level on four points with Ghana.

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