England face Panama in their final World Cup group game on Saturday.

What happened?

Panama's training session was disrupted by a confrontation between Cecilio Waterman and Jose Luis Rodriguez. Waterman pushed Rodriguez in the chest and was held back by teammates.

Why it matters for England

The incident may affect Panama's performance against England. Thomas Tuchel's side need a win to secure top spot in the group. England's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 2W-0D-2L in their last four games. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 win |

What comes next?

If England win the group, they will face a third-placed finisher in Atlanta. A second-place finish would see them play Portugal or Colombia in Toronto. England's next fixture after the World Cup is against Spain on 2026-09-26.