Panama vs England World Cup 2026 preview

Panama vs England will kick off on 27 Jun 2026 at 17:00 EST and 21:00 GMT. Panama is one of five teams already eliminated from the World Cup, while England has four points from two outings and can guarantee top spot in Group L with a win. Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions have produced mixed displays, notably a 4-2 win over Croatia and a 0-0 draw with Ghana, and selection in wide areas remains a headache.

Nico O'Reilly could return at left-back, Marcus Rashford is an option on that flank, and Noni Madueke may continue on the right in place of Bukayo Saka, who is managing an ongoing Achilles issue. Up front, Harry Kane leads the line with 81 goals in 116 caps. Panama are likely to set out in a 5-4-1 shape, aiming to frustrate England after consecutive 1-0 defeats to Ghana and Croatia; they dominated possession against Ghana but conceded a 95th-minute winner.

Their recent five-match record stands at two wins, one draw and two losses, with nine goals scored and ten conceded.

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