England Draws 0-0 with Ghana in World Cup Group Stage
England played a goalless draw against Ghana in a World Cup group stage match on June 24, marking their 13th 0-0 draw in World Cup history—the most of any team. This result extended England’s unbeaten record against African nations in World Cups and maintained Ghana’s status as one of five teams England has never beaten. It was also England’s first scoreless official match since a 0-0 draw with Slovenia in June 2024.
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England draws 0-0 with Ghana, records fourth goalless draw of World Cup
In the World Cup group stage match on June 24, England drew 0-0 with Ghana. England managed 19 shots in the match but failed to score, marking the first time since 1998 (when they had 25 shots in a 0-0 draw with Nigeria) that they have had at least 19 shots in a single World Cup match without scoring. This match became the fourth 0-0 draw of the tournament, following Spain vs. Cape Verde (Group H, Round 1), Ecuador vs. Curacao (Group E, Round 2), and Belgium vs. Iran (Group G, Round 2). The article highlights England's offensive inefficiency and the overall frequency of scoreless draws in the tournament.
虎扑 - 足球England and Ghana Play Out 0-0 Draw; England Record Highest World Cup Possession Since 1966
In the second round of the World Cup group stage, England drew 0-0 with Ghana. Despite dominating possession with a rate of 78.8% — the highest recorded for England in a World Cup match since statistics began in 1966 — England failed to score against Ghana's deep defense and physical play. The match highlighted England's inability to convert ball control into goals, while Ghana's defensive strategy proved effective. The data was sourced from OptaAnalyst, and the article was published on Hupu Soccer, a Chinese sports community.
虎扑 - 足球Ghana's Two Shots Tie World Cup Low as England Held to Draw
In the second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, England and Ghana played out a 0-0 draw on June 24. Despite England dominating possession and control, Ghana's defense held firm. Statistics from Opta Analyst reveal that Ghana managed only two shots in the entire match, tying the record for the fewest shots by a team in a single game since the start of the 2026 World Cup. Furthermore, this marked the fewest shots England have ever faced from an opponent in a World Cup match since relevant records began in 1966. The result left England frustrated despite their attacking dominance.
虎扑 - 足球England Draws 0-0 with Ghana, First Scoreless Official Match Since 2024
In the second round of the World Cup group stage, England played to a 0-0 draw against Ghana on June 24, 2024. According to statistics cited in the report, this marks the first time England has failed to score in an official match since their 0-0 draw with Slovenia in the European Championship on June 25, 2024. The match result highlights a rare offensive drought for the English national team in competitive play. The news was sourced from Hupu Football and originally attributed to X (formerly Twitter).
虎扑 - 足球England's tally of draws and 0-0 draws highest in World Cup history, Opta says
Following England's 0-0 draw with Ghana in the second round of the World Cup group stage, Opta statistics reveal that England has drawn 23 matches in World Cup history, with 13 of those ending 0-0. Both figures are the highest among all teams in the tournament's history. The article, published on Hupu soccer, includes user comments criticizing England's performance and player valuations.
虎扑 - 足球England Sets World Cup Record for Most Goalless Draws
In the second round of the World Cup group stage, England drew 0-0 with Ghana, marking their 13th goalless draw in World Cup history. According to statistics, this is the most 0-0 draws of any team in the tournament's history. The list of teams with the most goalless draws includes Brazil (9 matches), Uruguay (8 matches), Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain (7 matches each). The article was published by Hupu Football News on June 24, citing source X. The match itself was part of the ongoing World Cup tournament.
虎扑 - 足球England has never lost to any African nation in World Cup history with 5 wins and 4 draws
A World Cup group stage match between England and Ghana ended in a 0-0 draw on June 24. This result extends England's unbeaten record against African nations in World Cup history, which now stands at five wins and four draws across all tournaments. The match was part of the tournament's group stage, though specific cup year and group details are not provided in the report. The source is a post from X (formerly Twitter) aggregated by Hupu, a Chinese sports community. The article notes England's historical dominance over African teams in the World Cup, having never suffered a defeat in nine encounters.
虎扑 - 足球England Draws 0-0 With Ghana; Remains Unbeaten Record for Ghana
In a World Cup group stage match reported on June 24, England played to a 0-0 draw against Ghana. This result maintains Ghana's status as one of only five national teams that England has never beaten in its entire football history. The other four teams England has failed to defeat are Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Honduras, and South Korea. According to the report, England has faced Ghana and Saudi Arabia twice each, and the other three teams once each, with all matches ending in draws. The article, published by Hupu Football News and sourced from X, highlights this unusual statistical anomaly in English football history, noting that despite England's overall strong record in international football, these five teams have proven to be elusive opponents.
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