England and Ghana will square off on June 23, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in a Group L match. Both sides enter riding the momentum of opening-day victories.
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What happened in the openers
England put on a show against Croatia, winning 4-2 on June 17, 2026. Ghana ground out a 1-0 victory over Panama the same day.
Both teams sitting on three points means the June 23 match, scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ET, is essentially a six-pointer. Group L consists of England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama, with the top two teams advancing to the knockout stage. After matchday one, England and Ghana lead the pack while Croatia and Panama are looking up from zero points.
