In the recent FIFA World Cup match against Ghana, England's captain Harry Kane had a lackluster performance, failing to score or significantly contribute to the game. This came just days after he scored two goals against Croatia. During the goalless draw with Ghana, Kane managed only 19 touches, marking the lowest number for him in a major tournament match while playing a full 90 minutes.

The match produced several noteworthy statistics. England's impressive 12-match winning streak in competitive football was halted, marking their first failure to win since October 2024 against Greece. For Ghana, this match marked only the second time since 2010 that they avoided defeat in their opening two World Cup matches, a year they reached the quarterfinals.

Despite controlling the game with 79% possession, England set a record for the highest possession percentage in a match without scoring in the last 60 years of World Cup history. Ghana, on the other hand, managed only 2 shots, tying for the lowest by any team in the 2026 World Cup, while England conceded the fewest shots in a World Cup match in the same timeframe.

Additionally, this match marked England's thirteenth scoreless draw in World Cup history, the most by any team, with Brazil following at 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 exceptional passing skills, completing 93% of their passes, which is their joint-highest in a World Cup match since 1966. They also recorded 430 passes in the opponent's half, the most since 1966. Defender Marc Guehi excelled with 125 completed passes, the highest for an England player in a World Cup match since 1966.