Queiroz slams officiating as England and Ghana share points in World Cup draw

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has launched a sharp critique of the officiating standards following a goalless draw against England in the 2026 World Cup. Queiroz argued that two fouls committed by England players went unpunished, a decision he characterised with the phrase that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) had effectively "gone for coffee."

The match between the Black Stars and the Three Lions concluded without a winner, leaving both sides with a point. Queiroz’s comments highlight the frustration within the Ghana camp regarding the lack of intervention by match officials during critical moments of play, despite the presence of the technology designed to assist with clear and obvious errors.

In other World Cup developments, Colombia secured their place in the knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over DR Congo. The result ensures Colombia advances to the next round of the tournament, adding to the significance of the day’s fixtures across the competition.

Meanwhile, Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. His achievement stands as a unique record in international football, underscoring his longevity and consistency at the highest level of the sport.

The broader World Cup landscape saw other notable results, including France’s 3-0 defeat of Iraq and Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria, which secured Argentina’s spot in the Round of 16. These outcomes contribute to the complex dynamics of the group stages as teams vie for advancement in the tournament hosted across North America.

The segment detailing the England-Ghana controversy and these concurrent results was produced by James Vasina and Guillaume Gougeon for a World Cup Debrief report. The coverage reflects the ongoing scrutiny of refereeing decisions and player performances as the tournament progresses.