Sports News of Sunday, 15 March 2026

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

100 days until Ghana face England at the 2026 World Cup

Ghana face England in exactly 100 days Ghana face England in exactly 100 days

Sunday, March 15, 2026, marks exactly 100 days until the Ghana face England in a highly anticipated Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The encounter will take place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough and will serve as the second group match for both teams.

With just over three months to go, excitement is steadily building around what promises to be one of the standout fixtures in Group L.

The group also features the Croatia and Panama, making it one of the most competitive pools in the tournament.

The upcoming match will mark the first-ever competitive meeting between Ghana and England.

Despite their long histories in international football, the two nations have faced each other only once before.

That lone encounter came in an international friendly played at Wembley Stadium in March 2011. On that day, Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan scored late as the Black Stars secured a 1-1 draw, after striker Andy Carroll had given England the lead just before the halftime break.

Their World Cup meeting this summer therefore adds another layer of intrigue, with both sides aiming to take control of their group-stage campaign.

With Ghana expected to enjoy strong support from its diaspora in the United States, thousands of fans are likely to descend on Foxborough for the historic contest.

As the countdown reaches the 100-day mark, attention will now turn to squad preparations, tactical planning and the form of key players as the Black Stars gear up for a potentially defining clash on football’s biggest stage.

As part of their preparations for the tournament, both teams will be in action in international friendlies later this month.

The Black Stars are scheduled to face Austria and Germany in two high-profile test matches aimed at sharpening the squad ahead of the global tournament.

Meanwhile, England will take on Uruguay and Japan as they continue their build-up to the World Cup.

The friendlies are expected to provide both teams with valuable opportunities to fine-tune tactics, assess player form and build momentum ahead of the summer showpiece.

With just 100 days remaining, the road to the World Cup clash in Foxborough is officially underway as Ghana and England ramp up preparations for what could be a defining match in Group L.