Rice: Ghana’s Compact 11-Man Defense Frustrated England in World Cup Draw

Ghana held England to a 0-0 stalemate in their 2026 World Cup Group L clash with a disciplined, organised back line. England dominated possession but struggled to break through Ghana’s 5-4-1 setup. Ghanaian goalkeeper Benjamin Asare made key second-half saves, while the defence repeatedly blocked and cleared dangerous attacks. Declan Rice admitted it was always tough “when you play against 11 behind the ball,” but insisted England still have a great chance to top the group in their final match against Panama. A draw with Croatia in the last group game would send Ghana into the knockout stage alongside England, with both teams on four points each.

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