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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 Tomball News
For Tomball residents who follow international soccer, the 0-0 draw between England and Ghana may have been a frustrating match to watch, given the numerous scoring opportunities that went unrealized. The match's outcome, however, has significant implications for the teams' chances of advancing to the knockout round. With the expanded 48-team World Cup format, both England and Ghana still have a good chance of moving forward, even if they don't win their remaining group matches. As the teams prepare for their next matches, local soccer fans in Tomball will be keeping a close eye on the standings in Group L, where England will face Panama in New Jersey and Ghana will take on Panama in Philadelphia. The results of these matches will determine the fate of these teams and whether they will advance to the round of 32, making for an exciting conclusion to the group stage.
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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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