England vs Ghana Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Use Code SSWC England and Ghana meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Tuesday at 4:00 PM ET in a pivotal Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both nations opened the tournament with victories and currently sit on three points. England earned an impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia behind a dominant attacking performance, while Ghana needed a dramatic stoppage-time goal from Caleb Yirenkyi to defeat Panama 1-0. With Croatia and Panama both sitting on zero points, the winner of this matchup will take a major step toward the knockout stage. England is favored at -425 on the moneyline, while Ghana is listed at +1200. Use our free World Cup picks to build your bankroll.
England Preview
England's opening victory over Croatia was one of the strongest performances of the first round. Harry Kane scored twice, Jude Bellingham continued his outstanding form with a goal, and Marcus Rashford also found the scoresheet as the Three Lions generated 3.20 expected goals. Croatia struggled to contain England's movement in attack, particularly when Kane dropped deeper to create space for runners around him.
The strength of England's squad remains its depth. Kane is the headline name, but Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Rashford, Declan Rice, and several others give Gareth Southgate multiple ways to attack opponents. England created chances from open play, transitions, and set pieces against Croatia, showing why many view the Three Lions as one of the favorites to win the tournament.
Defensively, England will want to clean up a few mistakes after conceding twice in the opener. Croatia managed to capitalize on limited opportunities, something Ghana will try to replicate. Still, England controlled much of the match and rarely looked in danger of dropping points once it settled into rhythm.
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England has now won four of its last five matches and has scored 12 goals during that stretch. Confidence should be high entering a game that could virtually secure a place in the Round of 32.
Injuries: No major injuries reported entering the match.
Ghana Preview
Ghana collected three points against Panama, but the Black Stars needed every minute of the match to do it. After a tightly contested game with few clear opportunities, Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to deliver a valuable 1-0 victory.
While the result was important, Ghana's overall performance raised some questions heading into this matchup. The Black Stars finished with just 38% possession and created limited attacking pressure for much of the game. Their defensive organization was strong, but England presents a much tougher challenge than Panama.
One encouraging sign was Ghana's discipline without the ball. Panama managed very little in the attacking third, and the back line consistently stayed compact. If Ghana is going to challenge England, it will likely need another organized defensive effort while hoping Jordan Ayew, Brandon Thomas-Asante, and Yirenkyi can capitalize on counterattacking opportunities.
The absence of Thomas Partey continues to impact Ghana's midfield depth. Against a possession-heavy team like England, controlling the center of the field becomes significantly more difficult without one of the squad's most experienced players.
Injuries: Thomas Partey remains unavailable. No other major injuries have been reported.
England vs Ghana Pick
- England -1.5 (-140)
England looked far more convincing in its opener than Ghana did. The Three Lions generated quality chances throughout the match against Croatia and possess a major advantage in attacking talent. Ghana's defensive abilities should keep the match competitive early, but England's depth and creativity should eventually create a difference. The favorite has enough firepower to win by multiple goals.
England vs Ghana Over/Under Pick
- Over 2.5 Goals (-145)
England's attack enters in outstanding form after scoring four goals against Croatia and 12 goals across its last five matches. Ghana prefers a more defensive approach, but eventually needing points could force the Black Stars to open up if they fall behind. England is capable of carrying this total on its own, and a scoreline such as 3-0 or 3-1 makes the over the best play in this match.
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