Carlos Queiroz, the Black Stars’ head coach, commended his players for their discipline, dedication, and devotion after Ghana earned a vital 0-0 draw against England in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking following the match, the seasoned tactician expressed delight in his team’s performance and stated that Ghana’s victory over the Three Lions had already accomplished one of their main goals.
“The first goal is achieved, and we qualified for the second round. I am so proud of the way our players fought during the game and how much they stand behind the game plan.”
“They always believed. My humble opinion is that England can be candidates to win the World Cup. It is a gift for our fans. It is a gift for some of the players we lost,” he said.
Ghana frustrated one of the tournament favourites on Tuesday night with a very clever and disciplined performance.
The Black Stars, who had defeated Panama 1-0 to start the season, were confident that a victory over England would put them in a great position to advance to the recently expanded Round of 32.
Queiroz’s team performed their strategy flawlessly, keeping their defence compact and giving England’s attacking talents few opportunities to score.
With the draw, both countries are tied for first place in Group L with four points going into the last round of games.
Ghana’s outstanding World Cup record was also maintained by the outcome. The Black Stars’ reputation for rising to the occasion on football’s biggest stage is demonstrated by the fact that they have never lost their second group-stage encounter at a World Cup since making their tournament debut in 2006.
Ghanaians call in to forecast Ghana vs. England’s score.
When considering his team’s tactical strategy, Queiroz clarified that Ghana had to adjust to the calibre of their rivals and concentrate on defensive organization before advancing into the match.
“That’s the way to win when you have to defend, you defend. I cannot play samba when they play rock and roll. The goal was to finish the first half with the England team frustrated and no solution to beat us.”
“That was when we started to grow up and control the game. We could score, but unfortunately, we didn’t do it. I think England could score, so a draw was a fair result,” he reiterated.
The draw extended England’s unexpected run of results in second group-stage games at major competitions.
After facing Denmark at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, the United States at the 2022 World Cup, and now Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, the Three Lions have now drawn four straight second group games.
The Black Stars enter their last Group L game with four points from two games, confident that they can still qualify for the knockout stage. In addition,
Ghana’s chances of continuing their remarkable World Cup adventure are entirely up to them.
Source: newsthemegh.com