England and Ghana made unwanted FIFA World Cup history after becoming the first teams at the 2026 tournament to go through an entire first half without registering a single shot on target.
The Group L encounter failed to ignite in the opening 45 minutes, with both sides struggling to create meaningful opportunities in the final third. Despite the high stakes, neither England nor Ghana managed to test the opposing goalkeeper in what turned out to be an uneventful and cagey first half.
Both teams enjoyed spells of possession but lacked the cutting edge needed to break down disciplined defensive lines. The contest was instead dominated by midfield battles, misplaced passes and a shortage of attacking quality.
The goalless first half underlined the cautious approach adopted by both nations, with neither willing to overcommit in a match that could prove decisive in the race for qualification to the knockout stage.
With history made for the wrong reasons, supporters will be hoping for a far more adventurous and entertaining match in their last group stage game.
