Bangladesh, June 23 -- Group L reaches a decisive early turning point on Tuesday at Gillette Stadium, where England national football team and Ghana national football team meet with both sides knowing a second straight win would effectively secure a place in the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds.

England arrives in Foxborough with confidence rising after a chaotic but statement 4-2 win over Croatia that underlined both their attacking edge and lingering defensive fragility.

The performance, their first World Cup four-goal outing since 1966, also ended a damaging run of results against elite opposition and restored belief in a squad long judged by its performances in high-pressure games.

Under Thomas Tuchel, England's approach has tilted ...