Le match du groupe L de la Coupe du monde 2026 entre l'Angleterre et le Ghana s'est termin sur un score nul et vierge (0-0). Mais deux dcisions de l'arbitre Said Martinez pourraient laisser un got amer aux Black Stars.

England's high powered attack was stifled by Ghana in a 0-0 World Cup draw.

England and Ghana played out a tense 0-0 draw in Boston as Group L remained finely balanced at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Despite 78.8% possession, England failed to convert dominance into goals, while Ghanas disciplined defence held firm with key clearances late on. The result leaves both sides on four points heading into decisive final group matches.

U.S. World Cup Training Base (Irvine, Calif.) One of the biggest story lines entering and now during the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been the added wrinkle of mandatory hydration breaks. Rather than playing two uninterrupted 45-minute halves, FIFA has introduced a brief three-minute cooling period midway through each half, effectively dividing matches into quarters. The measure is intended to protect players from extreme summer heat, with temperatures in some host cities expected to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Many World Cup sites, however, are equipped with roofs and climate-control features designed to help mitigate those conditions. The topic has generated debate for months. Some players and coaches agree that water breaks arent needed in enclosed stadiums where conditions are more manageable, but they acknowledge its a different story in open-air venues. The U.S. mens national team won its first two World Cup matches against Paraguay and Australia and has already clinched first place in Group D. The Americans face Trkiye on Thursday in Los Angeles, but the result doesnt matter because they are already booked to play in the round of 32 on July 1 in Santa Clara, California. The USAs first match at Los Angeles Stadium was mostly enclosed with an evening kickoff time, while Seattle Stadium was open for the midday game. Even so, the players are pretty unfazed by the addition of water breaks. "Im pretty indifferent towards it," starting goalkeeper Matt Freese told reporters on Tuesday. "Ive done it before in MLS, so its not too new for me." The hoopla surrounding the breaks intensified during the USAs pre-World Cup tune-ups. When the squad played Senegal in Charlotte a few weeks ago, manager Mauricio Pochettino pulled out a laptop during the hydration break to review tactics, using the time to his advantage. The broadcast hilariously captured the moment as players huddled around Pochettino, listening while he outlined adjustments and tweaks. "I think its very helpful for the players to see actions," Pochettino said after that match. "Its not only to tell what you want [them] to improve, or what they need to do. When they see the image, its really important now." Pochettino acknowledged then that it was "unusual" to have a helpful prop such as a laptop at his disposal in the middle of a game, but then claimed he was the first coach to do it while managing Espanyol from 2009-12. Pochettino has continued to use the laptop during the World Cup. "Yeah, sometimes [the coaches] just change the tactics or whatever if they see things are not going well in our way," Sergino Dest told reporters last week ahead of the Australia match. "I think its nice to have a hydration break. Its also [a chance] to kind of settle and talk with your teammates. It can be nice." Pochettino said in March that he was not a fan because it disrupts the rhythm of the game. He said he was "annoyed" by the rule, but accepted it. Soccer purists agree. Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa who is Pochettinos mentor and coached him on the Argentina national team was asked about it ahead of his sides 2-2 draw with Cape Verde earlier this week. "With the new rules there are lots of goals, so be it," Bielsa said at a press conference. "According to the general consensus, playing four periods instead of two alters the culturally constructed conception of how to interpret football. "In my view, it adds nothing and takes away a lot. When [the match] was divided into four periods, no thought was given to the effect it might have on what makes football such a captivating sport, but instead to other repercussions which Im neither discussing nor analyzing." Other managers have voiced criticisms as well. But regardless of any backlash, water breaks in international soccer could be here to stay. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Tuesday that they will decide what to do in future tournaments "based on this experience." "Maybe the coach can reassess certain situations, correct certain mistakes," Infantino told SNTV. "The players get a little rest and come back in full speed. Well, is that bad, necessarily? Maybe its good. And we see as well the intensity of the games. Weve never seen 90 minutes in a tournament like this played in such an intensity. "Until the last second of the match, players attack and so on. And maybe maybe not but maybe its also a bit thanks to this little break the players have, and after they can go back on the field and show what they can do." This conversation will likely continue even after the World Cup final. But as far as U.S. players are concerned, its no big deal.

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For several months, Brendan Sorsby remained one of football's most intriguing unknowns. The former Texas Tech Red Raiders and Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback found himself at the center of conversations involving the NFL supplemental draft and New York Jets discussionsHis eligibility status became the subject, as were theories about whether teams would be willing to invest a draft pick in his services despite the controversy surrounding his departure from college football. The Jets were occasionally mentioned among the teams that could have at least explored the possibility.As it turns out, none of those conversations matter anymore.The NFL decides for everyoneThe NFL has officially declined to hold a supplemental draft, effectively removing Sorsby from the league's immediate plans and ensuring he will not be eligible to join an NFL roster until at least the 2027 NFL Draft. Sorsby was reportedly the only player to petition for entry into this year's supplemental draft. That left the league with a decision to make.Ultimately, the NFL's Management Council determined that holding a supplemental draft was not warranted, citing concerns related to accountability and the circumstances surrounding Sorsby's situation. In a statement explaining the decision, the league pointed directly toward issues that it believed were not adequately addressed in Sorsby's petition. "Your Petition does not address these matters, nor does it demonstrate accountability for your conduct or indicate whether, or how, you would adhere to the League's rules and policies governing the integrity of competition."The league also encouraged Sorsby to focus on preparing for potential entry through the 2027 NFL Draft process. The full letter can be found below.Here is the letter from the NFLs Management Council to Brendan Sorsby:Dear Mr. Sorsby:We are in receipt of your Petition for Special Eligibility, dated June 16, 2026 (Petition). As announced earlier today, the League has elected not to conduct a Supplemental Draft this https://t.co/FMxW8Fje72 Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 23, 2026What this means for the JetsWhether the Jets would have seriously pursued Sorsby remains open to debate. New York currently appears comfortable with its quarterback room, led by Geno Smith and supported by younger developmental options; however, quarterback-needy teams are always looking for future answers, making Sorsby's situation worth monitoring. Now, that discussion becomes unnecessary. The Jets don't have to decide whether he was worth a late-round selection. They don't have to investigate how his situation would impact the locker room. They don't have to determine whether his talent outweighs the risk. The NFL made those decisions irrelevant. The story, however, isn't over. ESPN's Pete Thamel reports Sorsby's legal team is planning on pursuing the decision through the NFLPA while arguing that the league's decision violates both the collective bargaining agreement and applicable law.Brendan Sorsby's attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, tells ESPN of the NFL's decision to not hold a supplemental draft: "It is a violation of the CBA and the law. We will pursue this immediately with the NFLPA." Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) June 23, 2026Whether that challenge gains traction remains to be seen. For now, however, the NFL has spoken. That means Sorsby's path to professional football appears delayed for at least another year, while teams like the Jets can officially move their attention elsewhere. One of the offseason's more unusual quarterback storylines has finally received clarity, even if the final chapter has yet to be written.This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: NFL officially makes decision on Jets-Brendan Sorsby speculation

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After the high of beating Croatia last week, the Three Lions failed to breach a rigid Ghana defence as they were made to settle for a point in their second match of the World Cup.

England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different.This time, Queirozs 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 scoring opportunities in a rain-filled 0-0 draw.Our plan was to block and frustrate them from the first minute, Queiroz said. We did it.Four years ago at the World Cup in Qatar, Queiroz was coaching Iran when his team faced England and lost 6-2.England, which has not lost to an African country at the World Cup in nine meetings, outshot Ghana 19-1 but failed capitalize on multiple chances in the closing minutes.Frustrated a little bit with how they defended, how they set up, England midfielder Jude Bellingham said. They got exactly out of the game what they played for. Couldnt quite break them down, even with all corners, all the possession, all the shots on goal from distance.Both teams won their opening matches at this year's tournament, with Ghana beating Panama 1-0 and England defeating Croatia 4-2. Now both still have work to do in Group L before securing a spot in the knockout round at the first 48-team World Cup.England ended up losing to France in the quarterfinals at the 2022 tournament. Ghana hasnt made it to the knockout round since reaching the quarterfinals at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.But with the expanded tournament this year, the best eight third-place teams will advance, giving both teams a good chance heading into their final group matches.England will next play Panama on Saturday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ghana will take on Panama at the same time in Philadelphia.The Three Lions had a chance to take the lead in the 86th minute when Nico OReillys header hit the crossbar. Harry Kane gathered the rebound but couldnt get enough on it with his left foot and shot high.Ghanas best chance came in the 78th minute came when Abdul Fatawu outfought England midfielder Eberechi Eze for the ball and raced down the sideline. He fed the ball to Prince Adu, but he was challenged from behind by Ezri Konsa before he could get off a shot. Adu wanted a foul but didnt get it.I think we did our best to get the best possible result that we were hoping for," Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo said. Its just the plan of the coach and we did follow the coach.England coach Thomas Tuchel said they were a bit surprised with how Ghana was aligned, defending in a 4-5-1 formation. He called Ghana's efforts one of the most physical that he's seen in the tournament.They defended with a lot of determination. A lot of discipline," Tuchel said.Tuchel added he doesnt believe England was too dependent on Kane, the striker who won the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.He was not involved as much as we would like to, but it was so narrow, Tuchel said. It was difficult to find space. The little moments that he had were just so unlucky."In the first half, England had 60% of the possession but only five attempts on goal, with Kane missing inside the box just before the end of the half.Ghana picked up the pace in the second half, getting a chance in the 50th minute when Marvin Senaya got a touch in the box, but couldnt quite get much behind a header as it was blocked by the England defense.Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare earned a clean sheet in his first World Cup start.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup