Tenberal correspondent Simon Wong:

The World Cup game of England vs Ghana has started and this is everything you need to know for the big match.

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Kick-off Time: 9:00 PM BST (4:00 PM local time in Massachusetts)
Location: Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) in Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
Weather: In Foxborough, MA, United States, it is currently clear and a comfortable 22°C with 45% humidity and a light 8 mph breeze coming from the northwest. Unlike the scorching temperatures in the southern states, perfect open-air playing conditions are expected tonight without the need for extreme hydration breaks.
- Main Referee: Saíd Martínez (Honduras) — making history as the first-ever Honduran referee to take charge of a FIFA World Cup match.
- Assistant Referees: Walter López & Christian Ramírez (Honduras)
- Fourth Official: Ning Ma (China)
- Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Guillermo Pacheco (Mexico)
TV Channel: BBC1 UHD (Coverage starts at 8:00 PM BST for an hour of pre-match build-up).
Live Stream: BBC IPlayer UHD (Available via the app on mobile devices, tablets, and smart TVs, or via web browsers).

England XI (4-2-3-1):

Pickford; J. James, Konsa, Guéhi, Spence; Rice, E. Anderson; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.

Ghana XI (5-4-1):

Asare; Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah, Yirenkyi; Semenyo, Sibo, Partey, J. Ayew; I. Williams.

Tuchel's Momentum: This is Thomas Tuchel’s second competitive match in charge of the Three Lions. England enters this game flying high after a fluid and aggressive 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening group fixture.
The Opposition: Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana side is looking to secure a spot in the knockout stages for the first time in 16 years. They head into this game full of confidence after grinding out a resilient 1-0 win against Panama, thanks to a dramatic 95th-minute winner from Caleb Yirenkyi.
History in the Making: If Harry Kane scores tonight, he looks to build heavily on the brace he secured against Croatia. Meanwhile, Ghana's veteran leadership, marshaled by Thomas Partey in midfield, will look to clog the central channels and neutralize England's creative outlets.
Head-to-Head & Odds: These two nations have never met in a competitive World Cup fixture before, with their only prior senior meeting being a 1-1 friendly draw at Wembley back in 2011. England enters as heavy favorites with a whopping 78.8% win probability according to Opta, while Ghana sits as the heavy underdogs.
Fans Support: The Boston Stadium is packed to the rafters. Live reports from the ground capture a massive turnout, with roughly 45-50% England fans turning the stadium into a sea of white, alongside a vibrant and noisy contingent making up about 20-25% of the stadium supporting Ghana.

Now, sit back and enjoy the game.

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