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England will face Panama on Sunday, looking to book their place in the Round of 32 as Group L winners. The Three Lions enjoyed plenty of possession in their last match but struggled to find a breakthrough against a well-organised Ghana defence.
What happened in the last match?
England was held by Ghana, exposing areas they will hope to improve before the knockout stages.
Why it matters for England
A victory over Panama should be enough to secure top spot in the group, provided there is no dramatic swing in goal difference elsewhere.
What comes next?
The match against Panama will be a key test for England, who will look to rediscover their attacking fluency. England famously thrashed Panama 6-1 when the sides met at the 2018 World Cup, but this is a different Panamanian outfit.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 win |
England's recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 2 losses in their last 4 matches. Their next fixture is against Spain on 2026-09-26.
The match against Panama will be played at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with kick-off at 02:30 AM IST on Sunday. The referee for the match will be Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al Jassim.
Panama has little more than pride to play for, having suffered back-to-back defeats. However, their performances have been more encouraging than the results suggest, and they have developed into a far more competitive side under Thomas Christiansen.
England will back themselves to bounce back from their frustrating draw and head into the knockout rounds with a timely victory.
