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England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes
By Kyle Hightower, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 3 min read
England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different.This time, Queiroz’s team earned a point that could end up being enough for a spot in the round of 32.England dominated possession on Tuesday but came up empty on several late scor...
Key takeaway ”Four years ago at the World Cup in Qatar, Queiroz was coaching Iran when his team faced England and lost 6-2.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For local soccer fans in Piney Point Village , the England-Ghana match may have been a frustrating watch, given the dominance of possession by England and the lack of goals. However, the draw has significant implications for the teams' chances of advancing in the tournament. With the expanded 48-team format, both England and Ghana still have a good chance of making it to the knockout round, even if they don't win their respective groups. Local residents who support either team will be eagerly watching their final group matches, particularly England's match against Panama on Saturday. The fact that England will be playing in East Rutherford, New Jersey, may also be of interest to local fans who have connections to the East Coast or are planning to travel to watch the match. The outcome of these matches will determine the fate of these teams and whether they will move on to the next round.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different.This time, Queiroz’s team earned a point that could end up being enough for a spot in the round of 32.England dominated possession on Tuesday but came up empty on several late scor...
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