Harry Kane's Struggles Highlight England's Draw Against Ghana in FIFA World Cup

England's Disappointing Performance Against Ghana

Massachusetts [US], June 24 (News Media): England's captain, Harry Kane, had a disappointing performance during the FIFA World Cup match against Ghana, failing to score and make a significant impact just days after netting two goals against Croatia.

In the goalless draw with Ghana, Kane managed only 19 touches, marking the lowest number he has recorded in a major tournament match while playing 90 minutes or more, as reported by Sky Sports.

The match produced several noteworthy statistics and records.

England's impressive 12-match winning streak in competitive football came to an abrupt halt, marking their first failure to win since October 2024 against Greece, according to ESPN.

On the other hand, Ghana celebrated a rare achievement, avoiding defeat in their first two matches of a FIFA World Cup for only the second time since 2010, when they advanced to the quarterfinals.

Despite dominating the game with 79 percent possession, England set a record for the highest possession by a team that failed to score in a match over the last 60 years at the FIFA World Cup.

Ghana's performance was also notable, as they managed only 2 shots, tying for the lowest by any team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while England conceded the fewest shots in a World Cup match in the last six decades.

This match marked England's thirteenth scoreless draw in FIFA World Cup history, the most by any team, with Brazil trailing behind with nine.

England also extended their unbeaten streak against African teams in World Cup matches to nine.

Jude Bellingham achieved a personal milestone by making his 50th appearance for England, becoming the youngest player to reach this milestone at 22 years and 359 days.

England showcased their passing skills, completing 93 percent of their passes, which is their joint-highest in a World Cup match since 1966, and recorded 430 passes in the opponent's half, the most since 1966.

Defender Marc Guehi also excelled, completing 125 passes, the highest recorded by an England player in a FIFA World Cup match since 1966.