Panama vs England: England Eye Top Spot, Panama Are Out

Predictions

England are one of the favorites for the whole tournament, and they are expected to ease past a Panama side that is already out.

For most experts, the only real question is how many goals England will score.

• Our prediction: England win 3-0.
• Yahoo Sports: a comfortable England win, with over 2.5 goals.
• BetMGM: an England win.

What does each team need?

England are at the top of Group L on 4 points, and a draw would be enough to move on to the bracket phase.

A win would also help them lock up 1st place in the group.

Panama are at the bottom on 0 points and are already out of the 2026 World Cup, no matter what happens that night.

They have not scored a single goal yet, so even one goal would feel like a win for them, a way to avoid going home empty-handed.

Why are England such big favorites?

England have one of the most talented squads at the World Cup.

Their captain Harry Kane is one of the deadliest strikers in the game, and Jude Bellingham pulls the strings in midfield.

They beat Croatia 4-2 before a 0-0 draw with Ghana.

The last time these 2 met at a World Cup, in 2018, England won 6-1, so the bookmakers price England at about -600, which is roughly an 85% chance to win.

Can Panama finally score?

Panama have had a tough tournament, losing to Ghana and Croatia without scoring.

Their best hope of a spark is the midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla.

A goal against England would give their fans something to celebrate on the way home.

They will sit deep and hope to hit England on a fast counter-attack, catching them after England push forward.

Our call: England 3-0

We are going with a comfortable 3-0 England win.

England have far too much quality, and they will want to finish top of the group in style.

Expect Kane and Bellingham to be involved in the goals.

Panama will work hard, but stopping England's strong attack will be very difficult for them.

What is at stake in Group L?

England are chasing 1st place and the momentum that comes with it.

The other game, Croatia vs Ghana, will decide who joins them in the bracket phase.

For Panama there is nothing left but the search for a first goal.

But a big England win here would send a strong message to the rest of the tournament.

Where and when can you watch?

The game is on Saturday June 27, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Kickoff is 17:00 (5:00 PM) Eastern time.

You can also see all the details on the match page.

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