Jude Bellinghams strike and Harry Kanes header gave England victory over stubborn Panama to win Group L at the World Cup 2026. More to follow Table of ContentsWorld Cup 2026: England team vs PanamaWorld Cup 2026: Panama team vs EnglandEngland vs Panama: World Cup 2026 statsWorld Cup 2026: England team vs PanamaEngland made five changes from their 0-0 draw with Ghana the previous Tuesday.Reece James is expected to miss two matches with a hamstring injury and Djed Spence, Noni Madueke, Declan Rice and Anthony Gordon moved to the bench.Nico OReilly, Jarell Quansah, Morgan Rogers, Saka and Marcus Rashford came in.England starting XI: Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Nico OReilly, Marc Guehi, Jarell Quansah, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, Marcus RashfordEngland substitutes: Dean Henderson, James Trafford, John Stones, Trevoh Chalobah, Dan Burn, Djed Spence, Declan Rice, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon, Ollie Watkins, Noni Madueke, Ivan ToneyWorld Cup 2026: Panama team vs EnglandPanama made three alterations from their 1-0 defeat to Croatia four days earlier.Fidel Escobar, Jorge Gutierrez and Tomas Rodriguez replaced Jiovany Ramos, Cesar Blackman and Jose Fajardo.Panama XI: Orlando Mosquera, Jose Cordoba, Fidel Escobar, Carlos Harvey, Andres Andrade, Amir Murillo, Jorge Gutierrez, Cristian Martinez, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Edgar Yoel Barcenas, Tomas RodriguezPanama substitutes: Luis Mejia, Cesar Samudio, Cesar Blackman, Edgardo Farina, Jiovany Ramos, Eric Davis, Roderick Miller, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Ismael Diaz, Alberto Quintero, Anibal Godoy, Cesar Yanis, Jose Fajardo, Cecilio Waterman, Azarias LondonoEngland vs Panama: World Cup 2026 statsPanama have lost each of their five World Cup matches, scoring two goals in total in the process. Only El Salvador possess a worse 100% losing record in the competition history (6 games)They are playing at their second World Cup and their first since 2018 in Russia, in which they finished bottom of a group consisting of Belgium and England, who competed in that editions third-placed play-off, as well as TunisiaJose Cordoba attempted 101 passes during Panamas World Cup opener against Ghana, which is the most of any player in a match for the nation in tournament historyAlong with eliminated Curacao, Panama were one of two sides to avoid defeat during CONCACAF qualifying among teams to have played at least 10 matches, while recording the most high turnovers (82)Only three players recorded more assists in CONCACAF qualifying than Amir Murillo (3), who was also second for expected assists (2.6)Christiansen has been in charge of Panama since July 2020, leading them to the knockout stage in two of his three Gold Cup campaigns (runners-up in 2023, quarter-finals in 2025)Jordan Pickford made his 15th World Cup appearance for England. Only Peter Shilton (17) has more in the competition for the mens national teamJude Bellingham made his 50th England appearance for England on matchday two, becoming the youngest player ever to reach the milestone for the Three Liones at the age of 22 years and 359 daysEngland are making their 17th World Cup appearance in their eighth consecutive participation, which is the longest uninterrupted run in their historySince winning their only World Cup title in 1966, England have progressed past the quarter-finals on two occasions: they finished fourth in 1990 and 2018A World Cup newcomer, Tuchel is the third non-Englishman to lead the nation at the finals after Sven-Goran Eriksson (2002, 2006) and Fabio Capello (2010) Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup England National Football Team FIFA World Cup Panama National Football Team Thomas Tuchel World Cup World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read World Cup 2026: Croatia 2-1 Ghana report, result, goals as Vlasic header earns Vatreni second spot behind England Ben Miller 28th June, 2026 England vs Panama live: Bellingham and Kane goals end World Cup 2026 struggle in group decider for drained Three Lions Ben Miller 28th June, 2026 LIVE Panama v England: World Cup 2026 commentary, updates, goals and stats as Bellingham and Kane score Jon Fisher 27th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: DR Congo vs Uzbekistan confirmed teams and full line ups, TV channel, live online stream George Nash 27th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: Portugal vs Colombia confirmed teams and full line ups as Ronaldo targets more goals, TV channel, live online stream George Nash 27th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: Beautiful Petar Sucic goal opens scoring in Croatia vs Ghana to put England second in group Ben Miller 27th June, 2026
