England v Ghana: World Cup 2026 team news and predicted line-ups
Radio Times has all the team news and predicted line-ups for England v Ghana at World Cup 2026.
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- Ned Holmes
Published: Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at 2:00 pm
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It's matchday for England and Ghana, with the Group L rivals set to meet at the Boston Stadium on Tuesday evening.
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The pair head into their second game at World Cup 2026 on the back of winning their openers – the Three Lions put four past Croatia, while the Black Stars left it late to beat Panama – and with sights now set on the knock-out stages.
England came out of last week's match with a few injury worries, with Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Marcus Rashford, and Harry Kane among those for whom there has been concern.
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Ghana have been sweating on fitness worries of their own and were without midfielder Thomas Partey against Panama as he was not allowed to enter Canada.
So, what is the latest team news ahead of tonight's game? And who looks likely to start?
Radio Times brings you the predicted team news for England v Ghana at World Cup 2026.
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England v Ghana team news
England have been boosted by some positive injury news ahead of Tuesday evening's game.
Captain Harry Kane, key midfielder Declan Rice, and forward Marcus Rashford have eased fears over fitness issues, while winger Bukayo Saka has returned to full training with the rest of the squad.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Thomas Tuchel has revealed that his squad have a clean bill of health for the Ghana fixture.
He said: "Everyone is available.
"We had a big influence from the subs [v Croatia] which we really appreciate and it proves how everyone buys into the idea. They came in and gave everything to decide the match.
"We need exactly that."
Saka was not fit enough to start against Croatia, with Noni Madueke taking his place. Despite Tuchel talking up the Arsenal star's fitness, it would not be a surprise if England opted to continue to manage his minutes.
The German coach said: "Bukayo is getting better and better. He is more free in his movement, he feels no more pain. He was able to do both of our last two days of training at the highest level. He is ready to go, without telling you if he will start or not."
The Black Stars are set to have midfielder Thomas Partey available after he missed their opener as he was denied entry to Canada after failing to disclose ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK. Partey denies rape and sexual assault allegations against him.
They could be without first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi, who was forced off at halftime against Panama with an injury.
England v Ghana predicted line-ups
England: Pickford; James, Stones, Guehi, O'Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
Ghana: Asare; Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah; Yirenki, Partey; Fatawu, Sulemana, Semenyo; Ayew
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Ned Holmes
Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
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