WM 2026: Offizielle Aufstellungen England gegen Ghana, Kane gegen Sulemana

England look to Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham again in a head-to-head for the top of World Cup Group L with Ghana’s Kamaldeen Sulemana.

It kicks off in Boston at 21.00 UK time (22.00 CEST).

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JUNE 22: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of England, looks on during an England Training Session on June 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Both teams won their opening games in the competition, so this is a face-off for the top of the group and early qualification to the next phase.

England had to dig deep for a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia, which was already 2-2 at half-time, and coach Thomas Tuchel sticks with largely the same starting XI.

He is hoping to get the job done tonight and then rotate his squad for the final group game against Panama.

The changes are Marc Guehi in for John Stones and ex-Genoa man Djed Spence preferred to Nico O’Reilly.

Bayern Munich striker Kane scored twice against Croatia and leads the line once more with support from Noni Madueke, Bellingham and Anthony Gordon, as Bukayo Saka is not fully fit.

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JUNE 22: Declan Rice #4 of England looks on during an England Training Session on June 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Ghana also won their opener, squeezing past Panama 1-0 deep into stoppages thanks to a goal from Caleb Yirenkyi.

Veteran Jordan Ayew is upfront, with support from Antoine Semenyo, but Atalanta forward Kamaldeen Sulemana drops to the bench.

Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi had gone off at half-time in that game with injury, so Benjamin Asare takes the gloves this time.

The biggest change is the introduction of Thomas Partey, who was not allowed into Canada for the opening match due to his well-known legal troubles.

England vs. Ghana line-ups

England: Pickford; James, Konsa, Guehi, Spence; Anderson, Rice; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane

Ghana: Asare; Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah; Yirenkyi, Partey; Inaki Williams, Sibo, Semenyo; Ayew

23-06-2026 21:00 Matchday 2 Gillette Stadium England Ghana vs

Season Analytics

England Positions Ghana SEASON TOTALENG HOME100100Last matches 17-06-2026 Croatia W 4 - 2 17-06-2026 Croatia W 4 - 2 SEASON TOTALGHA AWAY000100Last matches 1 - 0 W Panama 18-06-2026