Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from England vs Ghana at the 2026 World Cup. Despite having 19 total shots and 79% ball possession, England were unable to score a goal against the Black Stars and this group stage fixture ended in a 0-0 draw.
xG England 1.29-0.16 Ghana shots map (actual score ENG 0-0 GHA)
England’s best chance on xG was when Harry Kane missed from close range immediately after Nico O’Reilly had hit the bar (both in the 86th minute). Apart from this, there was a last minute header from Guehi (90+3 minute), but very little notable chances otherwise for Thomas Tuchel’s side despite them having nearly 4/5ths of ball possession. The official stats had Ghana register 2 total shots in the entire game while England had 19 total shots (only 3 of those 19 were on target)
Key match stats for England vs Ghana Black Stars 0-0
Total Shots: England 19, Ghana 2
Possession: England 79%, Ghana 21%
Corners: England 9, Ghana 2
Passes: England 652, Ghana 179