England face Ghana needing a win to secure a Round of 32 berth at the 2026 World Cup

England must beat Ghana to advance at 2026 World Cup; Brazil eyes Round of 32 opponent

The Indian ExpressEngland face Ghana in a must-win group stage match to secure a berth in the World Cup Round of 32. Elsewhere, Brazil's path through the knockout stage is taking shape as potential opponents including Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden emerge. FIFA drew attention for defending hydration breaks during the tournament amid summer heat concerns.