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England vs Ghana lineups are still awaiting the official FIFA team sheet, but matchday updates have sharpened the selection picture for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match. The fixture is set for Tuesday, June 23, at Boston Stadium in Boston. England are expected to bring Djed Spence and Marc Guehi into the defensive line, while Bukayo Saka is still likely to begin on the bench. Ghana should stay compact and protect central space before releasing Semenyo, Fatawu, and Ayew on transition attacks.
England Latest Lineup Update
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| GK | Jordan Pickford |
| RB | Reece James |
| CB | John Stones |
| CB | Marc Guehi |
| LB | Djed Spence |
| CM | Elliot Anderson |
| CM | Declan Rice |
| RW | Noni Madueke |
| AM | Jude Bellingham |
| LW | Marcus Rashford or Anthony Gordon |
| ST | Harry Kane |
Formation: expected 4-2-3-1. Substitutes: official bench yet to be confirmed.
The latest matchday read points to Spence replacing Nico O'Reilly at full-back and Guehi coming into central defence. That would give England more recovery pace after Tuchel asked for better defensive control than the Croatia match showed.
Saka remains a likely bench option as England manage his workload. The main attacking call is still Rashford versus Gordon on the left, with Kane, Bellingham, Madueke, Rice, and Pickford expected to stay central to the plan.
Ghana Expected Lineup
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| GK | Benjamin Asare |
| RB | Marvin Senaya |
| CB | Jonas Adjetey |
| CB | Jerome Opoku |
| LB | Gideon Mensah |
| CM | Caleb Yirenkyi |
| CM | Thomas Partey |
| RW | Abdul Fatawu |
| AM | Kamaldeen Sulemana |
| LW | Antoine Semenyo |
| ST | Jordan Ayew |
Formation: expected 4-2-3-1. Substitutes: official bench yet to be confirmed.
Ghana should stay compact through Partey and Yirenkyi, then release Fatawu and Semenyo early. Ayew gives the attack a central reference if England force Ghana into longer exits.
Asare is still the safer goalkeeper projection if Ati-Zigi is not cleared after leaving the Panama match. Kudus remains a major selection watch if Queiroz wants more ball carrying from the start.
Team News and Injury Report
Latest lineup notes: England matchday updates point to Djed Spence and Marc Guehi starting, while Saka is still being managed carefully. Ghana are watching Ati-Zigi after he left the Panama match at half time, and official benches remain pending.
| Player | Team | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djed Spence | England | Expected to start | Latest matchday team-news update |
| Marc Guehi | England | Expected to start | Defensive change after the Croatia match |
| Bukayo Saka | England | Bench watch | Fitness workload management |
| Marcus Rashford | England | Selection call | Competing with Anthony Gordon for the left side |
| Lawrence Ati-Zigi | Ghana | Doubt | Left opener at half time |
| Thomas Partey | Ghana | Available | Expected to feature |
England vs Ghana Key Tactical Battle
The main tactical battle is England's No. 10 space against Ghana's midfield screen. If Bellingham turns cleanly, Kane and the left-sided runner should find sharper lanes behind the back line.
Spence and Guehi also change England's defensive profile because both can help manage Ghana's wide speed. Ghana need Partey and Yirenkyi to close central pockets before England build rhythm.
| Role | England | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| Corners | Declan Rice | Jordan Ayew |
| Direct free kicks | Harry Kane | Mohammed Kudus |
| Penalties | Harry Kane | Jordan Ayew |
Match Details
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 4:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM BST / 8:00 PM UTC |
| Venue | Boston Stadium, Boston |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage |
| Group | Group L |
| Referee | Said Martinez |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are England vs Ghana lineups confirmed?
Official England vs Ghana lineups are not fully confirmed on the live match feed yet. Latest team news points to Djed Spence and Marc Guehi starting for England.
Who is expected to start for England against Ghana?
England are expected to start Pickford, James, Stones, Guehi, Spence, Anderson, Rice, Madueke, Bellingham, Kane, and one of Rashford or Gordon.
Who could start for Ghana against England?
Ghana could start Asare, Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah, Yirenkyi, Partey, Fatawu, Sulemana, Semenyo, and Ayew.
What formation could England and Ghana use?
England and Ghana are both expected in 4-2-3-1 shapes. Official formations remain provisional until the final FIFA team sheets arrive.
England now look set to refresh the defence with Spence and Guehi while keeping the attacking core intact.
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