Ghana international Gideon Mensah has joined 1. FC Köln on a free transfer from AJ Auxerre, signing a two-year deal with the German club following his World Cup performances.
Morocco have become the first African nation to reach successive World Cup quarter-finals. The Atlas Lions face France on Thursday while other continental sides fell to off-field struggles and late collapses.
Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup preparation fixture, with Arias scoring the decisive early goal while coach Néstor Lorenzo’s disciplined tactical approach secured a clean sheet ahead of their crucial showdown against Switzerland.
Luka Modric became the oldest player to assist at a World Cup as Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to reach the 2026 knockout stages. Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic scored for the Vatreni.
England and Ghana sit level at the top of World Cup Group L with four points each, while Croatia lie one point behind. All final fixtures kick off simultaneously at 5 p.m. ET with places in the Round of 32 at stake.
England secured top spot in World Cup Group L with victory over Panama in New Jersey. Jude Bellingham and record-breaking Harry Kane scored in a controlled display.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score at six World Cups with a brace against Uzbekistan, while England were frustrated in a goalless draw with Ghana.
England controlled 78.8% possession but lacked cutting edge against Carlos Queiroz’s compact Ghana defense, resulting in a 0-0 Group L draw that leaves both teams on four points and well-positioned for the Round of 32 in the expanded 2026 World Cup format.
Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo will represent Ghana against England at the World Cup, completing a remarkable rise from rejected academy hopeful to international football.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has criticised mandatory hydration breaks at the World Cup, arguing they disrupt the momentum and identity of matches. The Three Lions face Ghana in Boston on Tuesday.