Ghana Full of Confidence Ahead of England World Cup Clash: 'Tell Them We Are Coming'

Ghana's camp is radiating confidence ahead of a monumental 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L fixture against England, set to take place on Tuesday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The Black Stars kicked off their campaign with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto, thanks to a late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi.

The win sets the stage for a high-stakes encounter with the Three Lions, one of the tournament's top contenders.

Adding to the drama, Otto Addo's squad carries an impressive piece of World Cup history into the match: Ghana has never lost their second group stage game in any of their four previous tournament appearances.

Embodying the team's bold spirit, assistant goalkeepers' coach Fatau Dauda sent a clear message on social media.

"Tell them we are coming," the former national team goalkeeper, who played at the 2014 World Cup, posted on his Instagram page.

The four-time African champions have consistently delivered on matchday two. Their impressive run began at their 2006 debut in Germany, where they defeated the Czech Republic 2-0 after an opening loss, a result that helped propel them to the Round of 16.

In 2010, they secured a 1-1 draw against Australia en route to a memorable quarter-final run. Four years later in Brazil, they held eventual champions Germany to a thrilling 2-2 draw. Most recently, at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, they triumphed 3-2 over South Korea in a dramatic contest.

With two wins and two draws, Ghana's unbeaten record in their second group matches is a source of national pride.

However, extending that streak will be a formidable challenge against an English team determined to end a 60-year wait for a World Cup title.

The Black Stars' preparations are clouded by an injury concern for first-choice goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, who sustained a groin injury in the opening match against Panama. Initial reports raised fears that the St. Gallen player could miss the rest of the tournament.

However, head goalkeepers' trainer Daniel Gasper offered a more hopeful outlook on his condition. "I can tell you that we are extremely happy with his progress. Obviously, this is a medical issue," Gasper said. "We will take it day by day, session by session."

If Ati-Zigi is not cleared to play, Ghana's coaching staff will turn to their backup goalkeepers to face England's potent attack.

Following the clash with England, Ghana will conclude their group stage matches against Croatia, who are aiming to recover from a 4-2 opening defeat to the Three Lions.