England 2-0 Panama – World Cup result as Harry Kane becomes England's top scorer at finals to help Jude Bellingham-inspired Three Lions win Group L

World Cup / Group Stage
MetLife Stadium / 27.06.2026
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WHO IS GOING TO TOP GROUP L TONIGHT?

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SOME FINE ATTACKING PLAY BY ENGLAND!
Anderson with an excellent ball to the back post, but Rashford can't keep the header down as it clears the bar by inches.
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CROATIA HAVE THE LEAD AGAINST GHANA IN PHILADELPHIA!
Which means they are top of Group L as it stands. Cranking up the pressure. Petar Sucic lines up a 25-yarder that arrows like a daisy-cutter into the bottom right-hand corner of Asare's goal.
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ANDERSON TRIES HIS LUCK FROM DISTANCE!
Got a bit of venom on that hit from 25 yards, but straight down the throat of Mosquera, who must be feeling warmed up in the New Jersey drizzle.
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O'REILLY WITH A LATE RUN INTO THE PANAMA BOX!
Gets a head on the ball around five yards out, but no real pace and Mosquera is happy to collect the loose ball.
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PART OF THE GOLDEN GENERATION IN ATTENDANCE
John Terry is watching this match with a keen eye perhaps on that new-look England rearguard this evening. Which is being tested by Panama's energy.
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HARVEY LOOKS A THREAT FOR PANAMA!
Some very nice close control and awareness seconds after getting a shot off that rattles the England side netting. Panama with a plan to get themselves a goal in New Jersey.
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SAKA ON THE CHARGE THIS TIME FOR THREE LIONS!
Excellent play by Rogers to pick out the Arsenal winger, but he can't deliver the final ball as Panama earn a goalkick for some mindful defending of their own.
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PICKFORD FORCED TO MAKE A LIVELY STOP!
This time it is Rodriguez, who scurries clear before drilling a shot at the near post of Pickford, who gets down to produce a timely block. Right-back area a bit of an issue there.
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JUDE BELLINGHAM ENJOYING HIS NIGHT OUT
Real trying to dictate matters and momentum at the heart of the England midfield. A pass comes to nothing before there are huge boos due to the hydration break. Really not sure you need one of those tonight.
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PICKFORD AGAIN SHOWING HIS ALERTNESS
This time it is Murillo with a very lively run and cross, but the goalie punches clears before Bellingham knocks an audacious attempt from distance wide at the other end.
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HAS TUCHEL GOT HIS SQUAD SELECTION RIGHT FOR THESE FINALS?

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KANE APPEALS FOR AN ENGLAND PENALTY!
But the volley by captain Harry is quite clearly knocked into the arms of Harvey at close range. Anderson corner again well met by the Panama defence.
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BIG CHANCE FOR THE UNDERDOGS!
Panama managing to break at speed against England, but they fall down at the key moment as Rodriguez can't control the ball on the edge of the box. England mop up, but that is a big warning.
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PANAMA SITTING DEEP IN THEIR SHAPE
Would dearly love to depart these finals with something to show for their efforts. Even a goal would be welcomed this evening.
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ENGLAND IN THEIR WORLD CUP-WINNING RED TONIGHT!

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LOVELY TOUCH BY RASHFORD EARLY ON
And he again shows his sharpness to flash a shot across the face of goal before Mosquera makes an easy enough stop to hold the raking long-range hit by Saka. Encouraging early moments from England.
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VERY DECENT PLAY BY RASHFORD
Driving in from out wide in the rain of New Jersey. Manages to get the shot at goal, but Mosquera is alert to make a decent diving stop. And the goalie is off his feet seconds later to make the punch from the corner.
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ENGLAND WIN AN EARLY CORNER
Anderson with the delivery, but Panama have the bodies back to deal with danger. This match ended up a 6-1 England rout in Russia's World Cup in 2018. A lot of goals came from crosses that day.
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ENGLAND SET TO FACE DR CONGO OR SENEGAL IF THEY WIN GROUP L
But could face Portugal if they don't so pretty important. England have secured their place in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup ahead of their final group-stage match against Panama, but there is plenty still to be decided for Thomas Tuchel's side. Ghana need a few goals against Croatia you might imagine.