
England’s Goalless Grind Against Ghana Ends in Stalemate
England and Ghana settled for a 0‑0 draw in a tightly contested World Cup group match, marked by tactical rigidity, hydration breaks and contentious refereeing.
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England and Ghana settled for a 0‑0 draw in a tightly contested World Cup group match, marked by tactical rigidity, hydration breaks and contentious refereeing.

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