- England played out a goalless draw against Ghana in a World Cup group stage match held in Boston after they failed to capitalise on an exciting 4-2 win over Croatia.
- Jude Bellingham, despite being named Player of the Match, questioned the decision, stating he felt a Ghana player deserved the award for their defensive efforts.
- Bellingham attributed the draw to England's recurring “second game fever”, noting a pattern of drawing their second group game in major tournaments.
- Ghana adopted a deep defensive strategy, successfully frustrating England's attack and playing for a draw to aid their qualification hopes.
- Captain Harry Kane expressed disappointment over the result and a missed late opportunity but praised Ghana's defence and remained optimistic about England's position in the group.
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