Probable lineup for England vs Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
England faces Ghana this Tuesday (23), at 5pm (Brasília time), at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough (USA), in the second round of Group L of the 2026 World Cup. The duel of leaders could guarantee early classification for the English.
Thomas Tuchel must maintain the foundation that defeated Croatia 4-2 in the debut. The German coach has a practically complete squad and will prioritize game control and speed on the sides.
Probable England lineup (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford Reece James, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Nico O’Reilly Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon Harry Kane
Bukayo Saka, still with discomfort in his Achilles tendon, should remain as an option on the bench. Declan Rice plays even with slight pain. Bellingham gains creative freedom in the medium.
On the other side, Carlos Queiroz bets on defensive compactness and quick transitions. The Portuguese, who has already suffered a defeat against England in 2022 (Iran 2 x 6), sees the clash as a test of maximum motivation.
Probable Ghana lineup (4-4-1-1 or 4-3-3)
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Benjamin Asare Marvin Senaya, Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, Gideon Mensah Ernest Nuamah, Caleb Yirenkyi, Thomas Partey (or Ernest Owusu), Kamaldeen Sulemana Jordan Ayew Antoine Semenyo
Yirenkyi, hero with an injury-time goal against Panama, is suspended. Partey must reinforce the middle to balance the actions. Semenyo is the main threat at speed on the flanks.
Strategies and points of attention
Tuchel warned of the danger of Ghanaian counterattacks, which exploit speed and transitions. England must dominate possession, but need special attention when passing the ball and behind the defense.
Queiroz highlights the “African determination” and natural motivation against a top 4 team in the FIFA rankings. The plan is to resist and exploit English mistakes at speed, with Ayew and Semenyo as references.
Honduran referee Said Martinez commands the match, which has a moderate historical average of cards. English victory practically seals the place; draw keeps everything open.
Where to watch live: Globo, SporTV, ge, CazéTV and SBT broadcast the confrontation.
