England vs Panama: Result, Stats & Predictions (World Cup 2026)
England beat Panama 2-0 as Bellingham and Kane goals sealed Group L top spot — Kane's strike set a new England World Cup scoring record.
27 June 2026
Result
England beat Panama 2-0 at New York/New Jersey Stadium to finish top of Group L. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring on 62 minutes, flicking home from Saka's corner, and Harry Kane doubled the lead five minutes later, heading in from Bellingham's cross on the left. A controlled, professional performance — England needed the win to secure first place and they got it without being troubled.
What it means for Last Man Standing pools
England were the most-backed team in this group throughout the tournament and they have delivered every time — three games, three wins, seven goals conceded against zero. For anyone who has been saving England for a more difficult round, this was an ideal result: a win without a scare, leaving the squad fresh and first place secured, meaning a more favourable knockout draw. England in Last Man Standing pools at this tournament has been the definition of a stress-free pick.
Pre-match predictions
England were overwhelming pre-match favourites, with most forecasters placing their win probability at around 82 to 85%. Panama, despite their battling tournament, had little realistic hope against a side that had already beaten Croatia and Ghana. The result landed exactly on forecast — England won without extending themselves, and the only question before kickoff was whether the margin would be enough to secure top spot over Croatia.
Standout stats
Kane's header was his fifth World Cup goal, making him England's all-time record scorer at the tournament, surpassing Gary Lineker's long-standing mark of four — according to England Football and FIFA historical data. Bellingham, meanwhile, has registered a goal or assist in all three group stage games, producing one of the most consistent individual performances of any midfielder at the 2026 tournament. England's 57% possession and 17 attempts (6 on target) against Panama's 13 attempts (2 on target) confirms a dominant group stage exit: nine points from nine, joint best record in the group stage alongside France and Brazil.
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