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Wales Equalise Late to Draw with World Cup-Bound Ghana
Lewis Koumas scored his first Wales goal in stoppage time as Ghana extended their winless run to six matches.
- On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Wales drew 1-1 against World Cup-bound Ghana in Cardiff, with Lewis Koumas scoring a stoppage-time diving header to salvage the result for the hosts.
- The match marked the 150th anniversary of the Football Association of Wales, while Ghana prepared for this month's tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
- Substitute Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana the lead in the 66th minute, converting from close range after Ernest Nuamah's bursting run from the halfway line created the opportunity.
- Wales manager Craig Bellamy fielded a strong XI despite injuries to Ben Davies and Harry Wilson, though the hosts struggled to capitalize on chances until Koumas' late intervention.
- Ghana extended their winless run to six matches following the draw and will travel to Toronto for their opening Group L World Cup match against Panama on June 17.
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Lewis Koumas opens Wales account in draw with Ghana
The Liverpool forward cancelled out fellow substitute Caleb Yirenkyi’s opener in Cardiff.
·Basildon, United Kingdom
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Ghana will play in Group K at the World Cup, which also includes England, Panama and Croatia.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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