<p>The controversy erupted late in the second half when Ghana forward Prince Kwabena Adu went down inside the England penalty area following a challenge from defender Ezri Konsa. Referee Said Martinez waved away appeals from the Ghanaian players, and VAR did not recommend an on-field review.</p><p>Speaking after the match, a visibly frustrated Queiroz questioned the absence of intervention from the video review team.</p><p>"The VAR went for a coffee," the Ghana coach remarked sarcastically, insisting that the challenge should have resulted in a penalty and a red card for the England defender.</p><p><img src="https://keryxonline.com/storage/uploads/content/2026/06/img_6a3ba692c04cd_1782294162.avif" style="max-width: 100%;" class="img-responsive" data-filename="content/2026/06/img_6a3ba692c04cd_1782294162.avif"></p><p>Queiroz later clarified that his comments were intended as sarcasm but maintained that Ghana had been denied a legitimate opportunity to win the game. He argued that the incident was clear enough to warrant a review and expressed disappointment that the technology was not utilised.</p><p>The decision has sparked debate among football analysts and former referees, with several pundits suggesting Ghana had a strong case for a spot kick after television replays showed significant contact between Konsa and Adu.</p><p>Despite the controversy, Queiroz praised his players for executing their game plan against one of the tournament favourites. Ghana successfully frustrated England throughout the contest, limiting the Three Lions to few clear-cut chances and securing a valuable point in their quest to reach the knockout stage.</p><p>The draw leaves both England and Ghana on four points heading into their final Group L fixtures, with qualification to the Round of 32 still within reach for the Black Stars.</p><p>Photo credit: Reuters and Photos from FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto.</p>