England 0-0 Ghana — World Cup: Recap, Highlights & Reactions

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Harry Kane was six yards out from absolute history with an open goal—and he put it over the bar.

The England captain's shocking 87th-minute miss summed up a night of historic frustration as Thomas Tuchel’s side slumped to a 0-0 draw against Ghana.

England held a staggering 78.8% possession in Boston but could not break 's disciplined . It was the highest possession by any team failing to score in World Cup history. dominated the ball with 126 successful passes, but England's build-up was too slow. When the big moment finally arrived, substitute Nico O’Reilly’s header struck the crossbar, leaving Kane with an open net. Somehow, the captain blazed it over. At the other end, Thomas Partey shielded a brilliant Ghana defense, while backup goalkeeper saved Bukayo Saka's late effort to secure a famous point.

— and get this

England extended their own men's World Cup records to 23 draws and 13 scoreless matches—both the highest in tournament history.

completed 126 successful passes and was fouled seven times, setting two distinct World Cup records for England players and defenders.

This stalemate was the very first match of the 2026 World Cup to record zero shots on target from either side in the first half.

The draw keeps England's unbeaten World Cup record against African nations alive, stretching the streak to nine matches.