England beats Panama 2-0 on goals by Bellingham and Kane to win its World Cup group
Jude Bellingham scored the opener and Harry Kane added a record-breaking second as England finished with 7 points and reached the knockout stage.
- England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, June 27, 2026, securing top spot in Group L with second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.
- Following a goalless draw against Ghana, Manager Thomas Tuchel's side needed a win to guarantee top spot; Panama's rigid 5-4-1 formation frustrated England's attack throughout the first half.
- Bellingham's 62nd-minute volley from Bukayo Saka's corner broke the deadlock, while Kane headed in his 11th World Cup goal, surpassing Gary Lineker as England's all-time leading tournament scorer.
- Securing first place allows England to avoid a potential round-of-16 clash with Spain and head to Atlanta for a round-of-32 tie on Wednesday, July 1.
- Despite the victory, reports describe the performance as unconvincing, with persistent tactical inconsistencies that Tuchel must address before facing tougher opponents in the knockout stage.
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The third and final day of the group phase of the 2026 World Cup comes to an end on Saturday 27 June with six matches and three groups to be defined. Groups J, K and L are decided with a maximum emotion. Panama – England and Croatia – Ghana (of the L group) matches are played. Also Colombia-Portugal and the Congo-Uzbekistan RD (K group). Finally, Argentina-Jordan and Algeria and Austria (J group). How Panama – England remained (0-2) With more su…
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