Ghana coach Queiroz says Bellingham sparked halftime clash after fouling Opoku
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz accused England midfielder Jude Bellingham of sparking a heated altercation during their 0-0 World Cup draw on Tuesday night. Queiroz said Bellingham fouled Ghana's Jerome Opoku just before halftime, pushing him in front of the dugout, and then reacted angrily when Queiroz tried to calm him down. Bellingham was restrained by teammate Morgan Rogers as Ghana's assistant coach John Paintsil intervened, exchanging insults. Queiroz explained his intent was to tell Bellingham to cool down, worrying the tackle could earn a second yellow or red card. England failed to register a shot on target in the first half due to Ghana's compact low block and must beat Panama on Saturday to finish top of the group. Ghana's disciplined defense frustrated England throughout the match. The incident raises questions about possible disciplinary action and whether lingering tensions could affect player focus in upcoming fixtures. If tensions linger, how might it influence England's approach against Panama and Ghana's preparation for their next group-stage match?