Ghana Eye Shock Result Against England as Knockout Qualification Hangs in Balance

The Black Stars enter Boston as massive underdogs, but a victory over Thomas Tuchel’s England would guarantee Ghana’s place in the World Cup Round of 32.

England enter tomorrow’s blockbuster Group L match as overwhelming favourites, carrying an 80 percent winning probability compared to just 6.1 percent for Ghana, as the highly anticipated fixture kicks off at Gillette Stadium in Boston on Tuesday, June 23, at 8:00 PM GMT.

Bookmakers heavily expect Thomas Tuchel’s in-form squad to dominate, with England priced at -450 on the moneyline compared to Ghana at +1300. The statistical win index gives England an 80.1 percent chance of victory, with a draw at 13.8 percent and Ghana at just 6.1 percent. The over/under on total goals is set at 2.5, with over favoured at 1.67 given England’s explosive 4-2 opening win over Croatia.

England captain Harry Kane holds the shortest individual odds at -145 to find the back of the net.

The math heading into Matchday 2 is clear-cut. Both nations sit tied at the top of Group L with three points each, but the winner of tomorrow’s match will mathematically guarantee a spot in the Round of 32 knockout phase with a game to spare.

If England wins, the Three Lions seize undisputed control of first place with six points, while Ghana would remain on three points and need a result against Croatia on the final matchday to seal qualification. If Ghana pulls off the upset, the Black Stars would shock the world, soaring to six points and booking a historic knockout passage. They would then only need a draw against Croatia to win Group L outright. If it ends in a draw, both teams move to four points, keeping their destiny in their own hands ahead of the final group fixtures.

Ghana’s task is complicated by significant personnel concerns. Mohammed Kudus and Alexander Djiku are already ruled out of the tournament, while veteran midfielder Thomas Partey is missing due to ongoing visa issues in Britain. Carlos Queiroz is expected to deploy a highly disciplined defensive transition block to contain England’s rapid attacking pace, with Benjamin Asare set to start in goal.

An analysis by Accra Street Journal noted that the Black Stars will need a performance of immense resilience to overcome the odds and secure a place in the knockout stage. For England, victory would put them in control of the group with a game to spare.

Source: Accra Street Journal 

Last Updated on June 22, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu

Samuel Kwame Boadu

Samuel Kwame Boadu is a Ghanaian media entrepreneur and storyteller with a passion for amplifying urban voices and uncovering everyday truths. He is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Accra Street Journal, a dynamic digital platform dedicated to capturing the pulse of Ghana’s capital—its people, culture, challenges, business, sports and innovations.

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