England vs Ghana: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds11.5%0.3%
FIFA standing#4#74
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

England meet Ghana with the live market leaning England's way (73.5% to win, 17% draw). Tuchel tasked with ending 60 years of hurt. Ghana, meanwhile, the Black Stars pin their hopes on Mohammed Kudus.

England's edge comes from elite attacking talent, but Ghana will look to exploit history of falling short. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

ENG England

JB
Jude Bellingham
AM · Real Madrid
HK
Harry Kane
ST · Bayern Munich
BS
Bukayo Saka
RW · Arsenal

GHA Ghana

MK
Mohammed Kudus
AM · Tottenham
TP
Thomas Partey
DM · Villarreal
AS
Antoine Semenyo
FW · Bournemouth