Noni Madueke is going through an important moment this Tuesday (23). The England striker should start in the duel against Ghana, in the second round of Group L of the 2026 World Cup. The match takes place at 5pm (Brasília time) at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, in the United States.
After the 4-2 defeat of Croatia in their debut, England leads the group and can guarantee an early place in the round of 16 with a victory. Madueke, fast and skilled on the right, gains confidence with Thomas Tuchel and appears as a dangerous option in attack.
The likely English lineup has Jordan Pickford in goal, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, John Stones and Nico O’Reilly in defense. In the middle, Elliot Anderson and Declan Rice, with Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon supporting Harry Kane. Bukayo Saka should start on the bench.
On the Ghana side, Carlos Queiroz must maintain the basis of the 1-0 victory over Panama. Benjamin Asare in goal, defensive line with Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku and Mensah. Thomas Partey returns in the middle, with Yirenkyi, Nuamah, Ayew and Semenyo up front. The Portuguese coach highlights the squad’s natural motivation against one of the favorites.
Madueke arrives at the game in good shape. His speed, dribbling and ability to finish make him a constant threat on the right wing. Tuchel values the player’s versatility, which helps both with creation and finishing.
Madueke as an unbalancing weapon
The Chelsea striker gains protagonism with Tuchel. His presence on the right side creates an imbalance against compact defenses like Ghana’s. The German coach warns of the Africans’ quick counterattacks, but trusts in Madueke’s technical quality to explore spaces.
Declan Rice, who is playing in pain, and the rest of the midfield must provide support for the attack to flow with Madueke, Kane and Bellingham. England seeks to control possession and accelerate at the right times.
Ghana bets on compression and transitions
Queiroz, with extensive experience in World Cups, sees the clash as a big test. Antoine Semenyo and Caleb Yirenkyi are the main threats on counterattacks. The Portuguese commander highlights that the team arrives fully connected.
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