England midfielder Declan Rice limps after Ghana draw

England midfielder Declan Rice was seen limping with his left calf strapped after the team's 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of a crucial final group match. The incident occurred at Boston Stadium following a grueling 90-minute performance, with the severity of the issue unclear.

This marks the second consecutive match from which the Arsenal star has emerged with visible discomfort. He was substituted in the 72nd minute of England's opening 4-2 victory over Croatia last week as a precautionary measure. After that game, manager Thomas Tuchel said Rice had pointed to discomfort in his lower back and upper hamstring, and the decision to remove him was to avoid risk. Rice himself has acknowledged managing "neural pain" in his hamstring since the latter part of the club season.

Following the Ghana match, Rice walked through the media mixed zone with a noticeable limp and his left calf heavily wrapped. Medical staff are assessing the midfielder to determine if he sustained a minor knock or a more significant strain. The timing presents a challenge, as England faces Panama in New Jersey on Saturday in its final Group L...