Harry Kane is one goal away from history. His brace against Croatia drew him level with Gary Lineker as England’s all-time leading World Cup scorer, and the next one makes the record his alone. He gets his chance against a Ghana side who, like England, won their opener and arrive in Boston with top spot in Group L genuinely up for grabs. Here is how to watch, when it kicks off near you, and whether the Black Stars can spoil the party.
Kickoff is 4:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM in the UK on Tuesday, June 23, at Gillette Stadium in Boston (Foxborough). In the US, Tubi has it free, or watch on Fox. In Britain it is free on BBC One, with streaming on BBC iPlayer.
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UK viewers get the best deal: the whole match is free on BBC One and iPlayer. In the US, Tubi streams it free, with Fox showing the English broadcast and Telemundo the Spanish. Always use the official broadcaster for the cleanest, safest stream.
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Group L Standings: A Battle for Top Spot
Both England and Ghana opened with wins, the Three Lions beating Croatia 4-2 and Ghana edging Panama 1-0 with a stoppage-time winner. That leaves them one and two, separated only by goal difference, with Croatia and Panama already needing to recover. Win here and you are nearly through.
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Kane Chases History as Ghana Aim to Spoil It
England could hardly have asked for a better start. The 4-2 win over Croatia was their most convincing opening performance in years, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also on the mark, and Thomas Tuchel’s much-debated attack suddenly looking sharp. Only Germany had more shots on target on Matchday 1. Kane now sits level with Gary Lineker on ten World Cup goals for England, and a single strike here would make the record his own. Given he has five goals in five games against African nations, the omens are good.
There is a neat subplot in the dugout, too. Ghana are coached by Carlos Queiroz, a vastly experienced operator whose heaviest ever World Cup defeat as a manager came against this very England side, when his Iran team were beaten 6-2 in 2022. He will have his Black Stars set up to avoid anything like a repeat: compact, disciplined, and dangerous on the break.
The worry for Ghana is that their 1-0 win over Panama flattered them. They mustered just two shots on target, saw barely 38 percent of the ball, and needed a 95th-minute winner from Caleb Yirenkyi to get over the line. Against England’s firepower, that kind of display would be punished. Their hopes rest heavily on the pace of Antoine Semenyo and captain Jordan Ayew, who pressed tirelessly in the opener.
The two nations have crossed paths only once before, a friendly 1-1 draw at Wembley back in 2011, so there is little history to lean on. On current form, England look a class above and should have too much in attack. Expect a comfortable win for the Three Lions, though Ghana’s counter-attacking threat means a clean sheet is far from guaranteed.
How They Might Line Up
England are close to full strength, with Tuchel likely to keep faith after the Croatia win, though his strong bench gives him options. Queiroz must find a way to get Semenyo into the game from the start.
ENGLAND · Tuchel · 4-2-3-1Pickford · Spence, Stones, Guehi, Burn · Rice, Anderson · Saka, Bellingham, Rogers · Kane (c)
GHANA · Queiroz · 4-2-3-1Ati-Zigi · Seidu, Salisu, Djiku, Mensah · Partey, Kyereh · Semenyo, Kudus, J Ayew (c) · Yirenkyi
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A Word on Gillette Stadium
Home to the NFL’s New England Patriots, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough sits about 45 minutes south of Boston and is known during the tournament as Boston Stadium. It is hosting seven World Cup matches, and the natural grass surface laid for the tournament should suit England’s passing game. There is more on it over at Wikipedia.
The nations have met just once at senior level, a 1-1 friendly at Wembley in 2011, when Asamoah Gyan rescued a late draw in front of 80,000 fans. This is their first ever competitive meeting, and Ghana’s first against England at a World Cup.
England vs Ghana: Quick Answers
What time does England vs Ghana kick off?
4pm Eastern in the US, which is 3pm Central and 9pm in the UK. In Accra it is 8pm GMT. The date is Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Is England vs Ghana on free TV in the UK?
Yes. The match is live and free on BBC One, with free streaming on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
Can I watch England vs Ghana free in the US?
Yes. Tubi is streaming it free with no signup. Fox has the English broadcast and Telemundo the Spanish, and it is also on Fubo, Sling and YouTube TV.
Can Harry Kane break the England World Cup scoring record?
Yes. Kane is level with Gary Lineker on ten World Cup goals for England after his brace against Croatia. One more goal would make him England’s outright all-time leading scorer at the tournament.
Who is top of Group L?
England lead on goal difference after beating Croatia 4-2, with Ghana second after a 1-0 win over Panama. Both have three points, so this match is effectively for top spot.
Have England and Ghana played before?
Only once at senior level, a 1-1 friendly at Wembley in 2011. This is their first ever competitive fixture and their first meeting at a World Cup.
Who are the key players?
For England, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice. For Ghana, captain Jordan Ayew and the pace of Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Kudus.
What is the prediction?
We expect a 2-0 England win. Their attacking quality should prove decisive, and Kane is well placed to grab the goal that breaks the record, though Ghana will threaten on the counter.
