Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has alleged that English midfielder Jude Bellingham triggered a heated dispute during their stalemate on Tuesday. England now faces a critical fixture against Panama this Saturday, needing a win to guarantee their spot in the next round as group winners.
Ghana implemented a disciplined defensive strategy that stifled England throughout the first half, preventing Thomas Tuchel’s side from registering a single shot on target. The friction reached a breaking point near halftime after Bellingham fouled Jerome Opoku near the technical area.
The incident drew intervention from Ghana assistant coach John Paintsil and English teammate Morgan Rogers. Reflecting on the altercation, Queiroz explained that he initially approached the Real Madrid star to urge caution, fearing the tackle warranted further disciplinary action. Queiroz claimed that Bellingham reacted aggressively and used offensive language, which escalated the situation.
