The goals, minute by minute
No goals and no red cards.
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
England (4th FIFA) vs Ghana (72nd FIFA).
Level of the teams
- England: a deep squad in great form (Bellingham, Kane, Saka). Group favorite and title contender.
- Ghana: individual names (Kudus) and pace, but in poor form and well below in pedigree.
Key factors
- England far superior in level, physicality and depth.
- Ghana will try to unsettle with pace out wide.
- England wants a win to secure top spot in the group.
Prediction
Most likely result: 2-0 England (alternative: 3-1 England)
- England win: 78%
- Draw: 15%
- Ghana win: 7%
Player to watch: Jude Bellingham, late runs and goals from midfield.
Final verdict, Confidence: high
England is far superior and should win comfortably. Ghana can be a nuisance at times, but an English win is the most likely scenario.