Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterEngland fans, predictably, didn't take the 0-0 draw with Ghana very well.Thomas Tuchel's side toiled against the Black Stars after defeating Croatia in their World Cup opener but unlike their neighbours to the north, are still in pole position to make the knockouts.Panama and England will do battle at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey today, in a repeat of a meeting between the two countries at the 2018 World Cup. England will of course be hoping for a similar scoreline.England vs Panama predictionsOn paper, this is as straightforward a fixture as it gets at a major tournament. Powerhouse versus minnow, David versus Goliath - but as the story goes, it doesn't always turn out the way you'd expect.That said, England have to get a result today, or risk sending their 2026 World Cup campaign into a tailspin. The group isn't sewn up yet, despite leading the standings therefore victory is essential. You may like England World Cup 2026 Squad: Thomas Tuchels team make final preperations ahead of final group game vs Panama with O'Reilly and Rashford in contention to start England World Cup 2026 Squad: Thomas Tuchels team make final preparations ahead of final group game vs Panama with O'Reilly and Rashford in contention to start England vs Ghana prediction: Can Harry Kane fire Three Lions to another win? Ghana have the chance to pull off a surprise and top Group L, if England slip up and Croatia are vanquished in the other game which kicks off at the same time.What will be key for England is an early goal. If Tuchel's men can hit the front during the first half, the pressure will lift, the crowd will ease up and the goals should flow.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Panama are no match for the world-class stars of the English national team but for many of the Canaleros players, this is the game of their lives.Still, we can't honestly say we expect the Latin Americans to get anything from this fixture, which means they will be exiting the tournament.If England want to book their place in the Round of 32 at the Atlanta Stadium on July 1, they know what they need to do.England vs Panama score predictionPanama were no match for England last time these two met and we expect much of the same today, even if the Three Lions' attack was thwarted by Ghana.It probably doesn't need to be a hammering but it certainly wouldn't hurt morale.Score prediction: England 4-0 PanamaTOPICSPanamaEnglandWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Joe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
