England's Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal against Panama. This strike came after Bukayo Saka's corner.

What happened?

Bellingham got ahead of his defender and poked the ball home. The goal gave England a much-needed lead.

Why it matters for England

This win is important for England's World Cup campaign. The team is on a 2-game winning run, with a recent form of 2W-0D-2L. Their last result was a 4-2 win against Croatia on 2026-06-17.

What comes next?

England's next fixture is against Spain on 2026-09-26. The team will look to continue their winning streak. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 win | | 2026-09-26 | Spain | -

England will face a tough test against Spain. But with Bellingham's goal, they have shown they can compete. The team's fans will be hoping for another win.