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England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes
By Kyle Hightower, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 3 min read
England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different.This time, Queiroz’s team earned a point that could end up being enough for a spot in the round of 32.England dominated possession on Tuesday but came up empty on several late scor...
Key takeaway ”Four years ago at the World Cup in Qatar, Queiroz was coaching Iran when his team faced England and lost 6-2.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents with ties to Ghana or England, this World Cup match was likely a nail-biter, with the 0-0 draw leaving both teams still in contention for a spot in the round of 32. The match's outcome may have been particularly interesting to the city's diverse community, which includes a significant number of residents with African and European roots. As the tournament progresses, local fans will be watching closely to see how both teams fare in their upcoming matches, with England set to play Panama in New Jersey and Ghana facing off against Panama in Philadelphia. The expanded tournament format, which allows the best eight third-place teams to advance, gives both England and Ghana a good chance of moving forward, and Pearland residents will likely be eager to see how their favorite teams perform in the coming days.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different.This time, Queiroz’s team earned a point that could end up being enough for a spot in the round of 32.England dominated possession on Tuesday but came up empty on several late scor...
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