Considered a top contender for the championship, England affirmed their ambitions with an impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening match.
The attacking philosophy that coach Thomas Tuchel has built has proven effective, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford consistently shining, compensating for the shortcomings in the defense.

The significance of the victory against Croatia lies beyond just the three points. The Three Lions ended a nine-match winless streak at the World Cup against teams ranked in the top 15.
Notably, England had 20 shots inside the opponent's penalty area, setting a new record. With a high goal difference, Coach Tuchel's team is leading Group L and will secure a place in the Round of 16 if they overcome Ghana.
Harry Kane's impressive form and the versatility of his attacking options showcase a more diverse and unpredictable England team compared to the Gareth Southgate era.
As for Ghana, it only took a moment of brilliance at the end of the match from 20-year-old midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi to beat Panama 1-0 in the first match.
Under the experienced coach Carlos Queiroz, Ghana operates with a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on the speed of their wingers and a disciplined central midfield pairing.
However, Mohammed Kudus's absence places the creative burden entirely on the shoulders of Manchester City star Antoine Semenyo.

Before defeating Panama, the West African team had conceded 10 goals in 360 minutes of play. History is not on Ghana's side, as they have never kept two consecutive clean sheets at the World Cup.
"The Black Stars" still have limitations in attack. Therefore, Ghana lacks the sharpness to exploit the gaps in the English defense.
Given the current balance of power and form, England are highly likely to win convincingly, opening the door to qualification.
Prediction: England wins 3-0
Predicted lineup
UK: Pickford; James, Stones, Guehi, O'Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.
Ghana: Asare; Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Minseh; Yirenkyi, Partey; Fatawu, Sulemana, Semenyo; Ayew.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-bong-da-anh-vs-ghana-tam-su-thang-tung-bungworld-cup-2026-2528195.html































































