Ghana's goalless draw with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Boston on Tuesday drew wide coverage in the British media, with several newspapers using creative headlines to capture England's frustrating night and Ghana's disciplined display.
The Sun, devoted its entire front page to the result, borrowing from the legendary Bob Marley's: "Don't worry about a thing, 'cos every little thing is... GHANA BE ALRIGHT", for the headline.
The headline appeared above a photograph of England manager Thomas Tuchel holding the face of a dejected Jude Bellingham.
The newspaper's standfirst read: "Despite draw, England still on course to go through."
Television presenter Jeremy Clarkson, who was in Boston, told the newspaper: "It was a long way to come for nil-all. Nobody wins every single match."
The Daily Star published two front pages linked to the match. Before kick-off, its headline read: "KANE AND DISABLE", above the standfirst: "GHANAIAN WITCH DOCTOR PUTS CURSE ON OUR HARRY", with another line stating: "Shaman who 'nobbled' Ronaldo targets Kane."
The newspaper reported that Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a Ghanaian spiritualist who has previously claimed responsibility for Cristiano Ronaldo's injury problems during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, had vowed to stop Harry Kane from scoring.
"I am working on Harry Kane," Bonsam was quoted as saying.
"I have shown what I am capable of before, so I know what work I must do to stop him. I am not wishing him serious injury. It will be just enough to stop him against my country. I will do my work so that it can help Ghana."
The Daily Star also reported that television personality Uri Geller had publicly said before the match that he would send Kane "good vibrations" in response to Bonsam's claims.
Kane, who was one goal away from equalling Gary Lineker's England World Cup scoring record, missed a clear opportunity in the 87th minute after Nico O'Reilly's header rebounded off the crossbar and fell to him six yards from goal.
After the match, The Daily Star changed its tone. Its front page carried the banner headline: "3 LIONS BACK TO DRAWING BORED", while the main headline read: "It's the Boston Stranglers". The newspaper said England would have to wait until their final Group match against Panama to determine their World Cup fate after Ghana frustrated Thomas Tuchel's side.
The Daily Mirror opted for humour with the headline: "We're Ghana have to do it the hard way (once again)". The front page featured a photograph of Nico O'Reilly with his head buried in his hands, while Harry Kane stood in the background. The word "MELTDOWN" also appeared on the page, referring to Britain's heatwave rather than England's performance.
The Daily Mail carried the headline: "LIONS TAMED! Tuchel's toothless troops fail to conquer gutsy Ghana", alongside a photograph of Kane on his knees surrounded by Ghana players.
The Daily Express kept its assessment simple with the headline: "THREE LIONS HELD TO FRUSTRATING DRAW. England 0 Ghana 0", accompanied by a photograph of Kane holding his head in both hands.
The Daily Telegraph described Ghana as "Boston party poopers" in a caption accompanying a photograph of Kane. The caption stated that the England captain "showed his frustration as England are held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their second World Cup Group L match in Boston last night."
The Times carried a photograph of Kane under the words "England frustrated", directing readers to its match report inside the newspaper. The Guardian, Financial Times, Metro and i Paper all led with Britain's heatwave and did not feature the World Cup match on their front pages.
On the pitch, Ghana produced a disciplined defensive display. England dominated possession with 78.8 per cent, the highest share recorded by a team in a World Cup match without scoring, but created few clear chances until the closing stages.
The game's biggest talking point came in the 79th minute when Ghana substitute Prince Adu appeared to be brought down in the England penalty area by Ezri Konsa. The referee waved play on, and the Video Assistant Referee upheld the decision.
Speaking after the match, Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz questioned the decision.
"Is VAR still working in the World Cup? I have some doubts," he told reporters.
"Once again, VAR went for a coffee. Clear penalty, red card. We had our chances to the point that they're lucky. They're very lucky."
England pressed in the closing minutes. Benjamin Asare denied Bukayo Saka before Nico O'Reilly headed Reece James' cross against the crossbar. The rebound fell to Kane six yards from goal, but the England captain volleyed over the bar.
In stoppage time, Abdul Fatawu cleared Marc Guehi's goal-bound header off the line to preserve Ghana's clean sheet.
"It is what it is," Kane told reporters after the match.
"I've been a striker long enough to know they don't always go in."
England finished with 19 shots, while Ghana managed only two, the fewest by any team against England in a World Cup match since records began in 1966.
Both teams go into their final group match on four points and need only a draw to qualify for the Round of 32.
Some of the headlines on British newspaper stands:
