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Ghana's defensive wall the toughest I've seen, England coach Tuchel says
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group L - England v Ghana - Fans gather in Accra - Accra, Ghana - June 23, 2026 Ghana fans watching the match in Accra celebrate at full-time.
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What you need to know:
- England had 78.8 percent possession, a World Cup record without scoring since 1966
- Kane missed a good 86th-minute chance after O'Reilly's header hit the crossbar
- England have four points from two games before facing Panama on Saturday
England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team had been frustrated by one of the most robust defensive displays he had ever seen in Tuesday's 0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana, and he urged fans to stay positive.
"I think full respect (to Ghana) and they defended with a lot of determination, with a lot of discipline, and with one of the most physical performances that I saw from a team defending," the German told reporters.
