The England vs Ghana Live showdown is one of the most anticipated Group L clashes of FIFA World Cup 2026 — here’s your complete guide to kick-off time, how to watch, squads, and our match prediction.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs Ghana |
| Date | Tuesday, 23 June 2026 |
| Kick-off (ET) | 4:00 PM ET |
| Kick-off (GMT) | 9:00 PM GMT |
| Kick-off (BST) | 9:00 PM BST |
| Kick-off (England Local) | 9:00 PM BST |
| Kick-off (Ghana Local) | 9:00 PM GMT |
| Venue | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 — Group L |
How to Watch England vs Ghana Live Stream Online
USA — FOX / FOX One
- Visit foxsports.com or download the FOX Sports App.
- Sign in with your cable or satellite TV provider credentials, or subscribe to FOX One directly.
- Navigate to the FIFA World Cup 2026 section and select England vs Ghana.
- Stream in HD — the match is also available on the main FOX broadcast network over the air.
Canada — TSN / CTV
- Visit tsn.ca or download the TSN App on your device.
- Log in with your TV provider or sign up for a TSN+ streaming subscription (from CA$8/month).
- Alternatively, check CTV for potential free-to-air coverage — select matches are available without a subscription.
- Navigate to the World Cup hub and select the England vs Ghana fixture.
UK — BBC One / BBC iPlayer
- Tune into BBC One on your television at 9:00 PM BST on 23 June.
- For streaming, open the BBC iPlayer app or visit bbc.co.uk/iplayer on any device.
- No subscription is required — BBC iPlayer is free with a valid UK TV licence.
- Search “England vs Ghana” in the sports section to find the live broadcast and pre-match coverage.
Australia — SBS / SBS On Demand
- Download or update the SBS On Demand app on your smart TV, phone, or tablet.
- Create a free SBS account and log in — no subscription or payment is required.
- Head to the FIFA World Cup 2026 section and select the England vs Ghana match.
- Enable push notifications for kick-off reminders and match alerts.
England — BBC One / BBC iPlayer
- Tune into BBC One on your TV at 9:00 PM BST — coverage is completely free to air.
- Stream live via BBC iPlayer at bbc.co.uk/iplayer or through the iPlayer app.
- No sign-up is required to watch on a TV, but iPlayer streaming requires a free BBC account.
- ITV also holds World Cup rights, so check itvx.com for any simulcast or supplementary coverage.
Ghana — GTV / SuperSport (DStv)
- Tune into GTV (Ghana Broadcasting Corporation) on your television — the match is confirmed free to air.
- Joy Prime and TV3 Ghana are also broadcasting Black Stars fixtures across the tournament.
- For premium HD coverage, subscribe to DStv and access SuperSport, the official pay-TV rights holder for all 104 matches.
- Stream SuperSport matches via the DStv app, available on iOS and Android.
Travelling abroad? If you are away from home during the tournament, your regular streaming service may be geo-blocked.
A reputable VPN — such as NordVPN or ExpressVPN — lets you connect to a server in your home country and access your usual broadcaster as normal. Always check the VPN provider’s terms of service before use.
Which TV Channels Will Broadcast England vs Ghana?
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Kick-off Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX, Telemundo (Spanish) | 4:00 PM ET |
| Canada | CTV, TSN, RDS | 4:00 PM ET |
| UK | BBC One | 9:00 PM BST |
| Australia | SBS | 11:00 AM AEST (June 24) |
| England | BBC One | 9:00 PM BST |
| Ghana | GTV, Joy Prime, TV3 Ghana, SuperSport | 9:00 PM GMT |
In the UK, BBC One is completely free to air — no subscription of any kind is needed to watch England vs Ghana live on television.
Ghana supporters have the rare luxury of free-to-air coverage on multiple local channels, with GTV leading the national broadcast and SuperSport on DStv providing the premium HD alternative for subscribers across West Africa.
Match Preview
England arrive in Foxborough having beaten Croatia in their Group L opener and carrying the weight of a nation that has waited 60 years to win a World Cup.
Ghana, managed by Carlos Queiroz following the abrupt sacking of Otto Addo after a 5-1 defeat to Austria, come in as heavy underdogs but dangerous on the counter.
Thomas Tuchel’s side are expected to set up in their preferred 4-3-3 structure, with Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice controlling the tempo from midfield and Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford providing width.
Ghana will likely sit in a compact 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 mid-block, relying on the pace of Antoine Semenyo and Iñaki Williams to hurt England in transition.
Key fitness concerns for England include Reece James, who has been managing a long-standing injury but is expected to be available subject to fitness.
Ghana have been without Alexander Djiku following a hamstring injury, while Mohammed Kudus remains a doubt with a quadriceps problem — his absence would be a significant blow to the Black Stars’ creative output.
England Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Jordan Pickford | Everton |
| 2 | DEF | Ezri Konsa | Aston Villa |
| 3 | DEF | Nico O’Reilly | Manchester City |
| 4 | MID | Declan Rice | Arsenal |
| 5 | DEF | John Stones | Manchester City |
| 6 | DEF | Marc Guéhi | Manchester City |
| 7 | FWD | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal |
| 8 | MID | Elliot Anderson | Nottingham Forest |
| 9 | FWD | Harry Kane | Bayern Munich |
| 10 | MID | Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid |
| 11 | FWD | Marcus Rashford | Barcelona (loan from Man Utd) |
| 12 | DEF | Tino Livramento | Newcastle United |
| 13 | GK | Dean Henderson | Crystal Palace |
| 14 | MID | Jordan Henderson | Brentford |
| 15 | DEF | Dan Burn | Newcastle United |
| 16 | MID | Kobbie Mainoo | Manchester United |
| 17 | MID | Morgan Rogers | Aston Villa |
| 18 | FWD | Anthony Gordon | Barcelona |
| 19 | FWD | Ollie Watkins | Aston Villa |
| 20 | FWD | Noni Madueke | Arsenal |
| 21 | MID | Eberechi Eze | Arsenal |
| 22 | FWD | Ivan Toney | Al-Ahli |
| 23 | GK | James Trafford | Manchester City |
| 24 | DEF | Reece James | Chelsea |
| 25 | DEF | Djed Spence | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 26 | DEF | Jarell Quansah | Bayer Leverkusen |
Key Players to Watch
- Harry Kane: England’s captain at his third World Cup and one of the world’s most clinical finishers — if chances fall his way, they go in.
- Jude Bellingham: The Real Madrid star operates between the lines with freedom and purpose, capable of unlocking any defence in the world.
- Bukayo Saka: His ability to drift inside and shoot or play the final pass makes him Ghana’s biggest individual defensive problem throughout the ninety minutes.
Ghana Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | GK | Lawrence Ati-Zigi | St. Gallen |
| — | GK | Benjamin Asare | Accra Hearts of Oak |
| — | GK | Joseph Anang | St. Patrick’s Athletic |
| — | DEF | Baba Abdul Rahman | PAOK |
| — | DEF | Alidu Seidu | Rennes |
| — | DEF | Abdul Mumin | Rayo Vallecano |
| — | DEF | Derrick Luckassen | Pafos |
| — | DEF | Gideon Mensah | Auxerre |
| — | DEF | Marvin Senaya | Auxerre |
| — | DEF | Jerome Opoku | Istanbul Basaksehir |
| — | DEF | Jonas Adjetey | VfL Wolfsburg |
| — | DEF | Kojo Oppong Peprah | OGC Nice |
| — | MID | Thomas Partey | Villarreal |
| — | MID | Abdul Fatawu Issahaku | Leicester City |
| — | MID | Kamaldeen Sulemana | Atalanta BC |
| — | MID | Elisha Owusu | Auxerre |
| — | MID | Augustine Boakye | Saint-Étienne |
| — | MID | Kwasi Sibo | Real Oviedo |
| — | MID | Caleb Yirenkyi | FC Nordsjælland |
| — | FWD | Iñaki Williams | Athletic Club |
| — | FWD | Jordan Ayew (C) | Leicester City |
| — | FWD | Antoine Semenyo | Manchester City |
| — | FWD | Ernest Nuamah | Lyon |
| — | FWD | Brandon Thomas-Asante | Coventry City |
| — | FWD | Christopher Bonsu Baah | Al Qadsiah |
| — | FWD | Prince Kwabena Adu | Viktoria Plzeň |
Key Players to Watch
- Antoine Semenyo: The £64m Manchester City forward carries Ghana’s biggest attacking threat — blistering pace, direct running and the confidence to go at defenders all game.
- Iñaki Williams: The Athletic Club forward is the emotional leader of this squad and has the quality to cause problems for any defence in the world on his day.
- Thomas Partey: The Villarreal midfielder must win the battle in the middle of the park if Ghana are to disrupt England’s rhythm and control the tempo.
Upcoming Match Schedule
England — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | Croatia | Group L | AT&T Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| June 23, 2026 | Ghana | Group L | Gillette Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| June 27, 2026 | Panama | Group L | MetLife Stadium | 5:00 PM |
Ghana — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | Panama | Group L | BMO Field | 7:00 PM |
| June 23, 2026 | England | Group L | Gillette Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| June 27, 2026 | Croatia | Group L | Lincoln Financial Field | 5:00 PM |
England vs Ghana Prediction
England have every advantage on paper — superior FIFA ranking (4th vs 74th), greater squad depth, a settled manager in Thomas Tuchel, and the formidable attacking trio of Kane, Bellingham, and Saka who can dismantle any defence in the world.
Ghana arrive having endured a chaotic pre-tournament period with a managerial change, heavy defeat to Austria, and key fitness doubts — making them vulnerable to a well-organised England side with a point to prove.
A 3-0 England win feels the likeliest outcome, with Kane and Bellingham among the scorers and Saka’s creativity causing problems throughout.
That said, football has a habit of ignoring the script — and Ghana’s pace on the counter through Semenyo and Williams means England cannot afford a single sloppy moment at the back.
FAQs
What time is England vs Ghana kick-off?
England vs Ghana kicks off at 4:00 PM ET on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. That is 9:00 PM BST in the UK and 11:00 AM AEST in Australia (June 24).
Where can I watch England vs Ghana live?
In the UK, the match is free on BBC One and streaming on BBC iPlayer. US fans can watch on FOX and stream via FOX One, while Australian viewers get it free on SBS and SBS On Demand.
What is the head-to-head record between England and Ghana?
The two nations have met just once at senior level — a 1-1 friendly draw at Wembley in 2011. England vs Ghana at the 2026 World Cup will be the first ever competitive fixture between them.
Who is the key player to watch for Ghana?
Antoine Semenyo is Ghana’s most dangerous attacker, having earned a £64m move to Manchester City on the back of an outstanding season. His pace and directness in transition could give England’s backline plenty to think about.
Who will win England vs Ghana?
England are heavy favourites and predicted to win comfortably given their superior ranking, squad depth, and pre-tournament form. Most pundits expect a multi-goal England victory, though Ghana’s attacking pace means the game is unlikely to be as calm as the odds suggest.
