England vs Ghana — Group L Top Spot on the Line
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Two winners from Matchday 1 collide for control of Group L — kickoff 6:00 AM AEST, live and free on SBS.
Set the alarm: England v Ghana kicks off at 6:00 AM AEST and the winner goes top of Group L. England arrive off a 4–2 thriller against Croatia; Ghana edged Panama 1–0 but have lost three first-choice players for the tournament. Here is the preview with prices, teams and our pick.
The odds
| Outcome | Decimal | Implied |
|---|---|---|
| England | 1.20 | ~83% |
| Draw | 6.50 | ~15% |
| Ghana | 14.00 | ~7% |
1X2 decimal odds, media-reported (FanDuel/covers/SportsLine), as of 23 Jun 2026. Implied probability before margin.
Why England are short
England were excellent in a 4–2 win over Croatia, Kane scoring twice (one penalty) to equal Gary Lineker’s tally of 10 England World Cup goals. One more against Ghana and he stands alone as his country’s all-time leading World Cup scorer. Declan Rice and Marcus Rashford both came through that game and are expected to feature.
Ghana’s mountain to climb
Ghana beat Panama 1–0 but have been hit hard: Kudus, Salisu and Djiku are all out of the tournament, with goalkeeper Ati-Zigi also ruled out and Partey a doubt. At 14.00 they are firmly the outsider, but a settled defensive shape and a single moment from Semenyo or Ayew could trouble an England side that shipped two against Croatia.
Predicted XIs
| Team | Likely shape | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| England | 4-2-3-1 | Kane up top; Madueke right; Guéhi may come in for Konsa; Saka in doubt |
| Ghana | 4-3-3 | Asare in goal; Ayew and Semenyo lead the line; Partey a game-time call |
Predicted XIs, media-reported (Sports Mole/ESPN/SI), as of 23 Jun 2026 — confirmed teams land ~1h before kickoff.
What the camp is saying
England’s coach has built the win around his captain’s form.
"A complete performance. Absolute leader. He’s all in. Physically, mentally. It’s the full package at the moment." — Thomas Tuchel, England head coach, on Harry Kane (Sky Sports, 18 Jun 2026)
Our pick
England to win is the obvious call but offers little at 1.20. The smarter play is Kane anytime scorer — a captain in this form, against a depleted Ghana back line, chasing a national record is the kind of motivation that pays. Pair an England win with Kane anytime to build a fairer-priced multi.
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- England (1.20) start strong favourites; Ghana are 14.00 outsiders.
- Kane can become England’s outright all-time World Cup scorer (he’s equalled Lineker on 10).
- Ghana are missing Kudus, Salisu and Djiku for the tournament.
- Best value: Kane anytime scorer, or an England-win + Kane multi.
More: all World Cup 2026 teams, the England team profile, the Group L guide, today’s full matchday tips, and live winner odds.
