World Cup 2026 highlights: England held to goalless draw against Ghana - BBC Sport
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England couldn't break down a resolute Ghana after overpowering Croatia — does early tournament success breed the overconfidence that kills momentum?
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Theory Briefing
- England's strong opening win over Croatia made the goalless draw against Ghana a sharper drop in expectations.
- Ghana's resolute defensive display neutralised England at Boston Stadium, suggesting organised resistance can cancel out higher-ranked opponents.
- The result raises questions about whether England's Croatia performance was a ceiling or a one-off, with more group games still to come.