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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 17: Harry Kane #9 of England celebrates his second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Croatia at Dallas Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Dallas, United States. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
England came into Tuesday’s World Cup match against Ghana as a heavy favorite to win and earn a ticket to the knockout round.
They could leave with more work to do.
As SB Nation reported, England looked to be in prime position to join the United States in earning a berth in the Round of 32, but needed a win to do so.
“Fresh off a command performance against Croatia, England can clinch a spot in the Round of 32, and potentially Group L, on Tuesday,” the report noted. “With a win against Ghana, England is through to the Round of 32. In addition, if England beats Ghana, and Panama loses or draws against Croatia, England will win Group L. More on that in a moment.
“A draw against Ghana does not clinch a spot in the knockout round for England.”
Nathan Dougherty is a sports reporter covering the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins. Previously he wrote for the Rochester Business Journal and served as the assistant editor of athletic trade magazines Coaching Management, Athletic Management and Training & Conditioning. He is based out of Rochester, New York, and loves everything football. More about Nathan Dougherty