The manager who made England sweat also left his mark at the end of the match: They went for coffee.

The manager who made England sweat also left his mark at the end of the match: They went for coffee.

24.06.2026 10:30

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz, speaking after the England-Ghana match, reacted to VAR over a penalty he believed should have been awarded. Queiroz drew attention with his words, "VAR went to have coffee."

In the second week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L, England faced Ghana. The match, played at Boston Stadium in the USA, ended in a goalless draw.

England and Ghana players in action

QUEIROZ'S PENALTY REACTION

Speaking after the match, Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz criticized the refereeing. Referring to a penalty decision he believed should have been given in Ghana's favor, the experienced manager said, "England was lucky; during the moments when Ghana's penalty was not awarded, VAR went for a coffee break."

Carlos Queiroz expressing frustration

POINTS SHARED

After the second matches in the group, England and Ghana each left the field with one point. Neither team managed to score, and the match ended 0-0.

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