FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Panama v England 🇵🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 | OneFootball

FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Panama v England 🇵🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 | OneFootball

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Alex Mott·27 giugno 2026

FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Panama v England 🇵🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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New York/New Jersey Stadium plays host to an intriguing FIFA World Cup 26™ showdown on Saturday as Panama take on England.

Here is everything you need to look out for in the Group L encounter.


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Who is playing today? 👀

There is still plenty at stake in Group L as Panama and England meet in their final FIFA World Cup 26™ group-stage fixture.

England enter the match in a strong position after collecting four points from their opening two matches. The Three Lions began their campaign with an impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia before being held to a goalless draw by Ghana. Thomas Tuchel's side know that if they win and Ghana draw or lose to Croatia, they will top the group.

Panama, meanwhile, have already been eliminated after suffering narrow defeats in their first two matches. Los Canaleros opened with a 1-0 loss to Ghana before falling by the same scoreline against Croatia. Despite their exit, Thomas Christiansen's side have remained competitive throughout the tournament and will be determined to end their campaign on a high note.

Players to watch 🔥

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For England, Harry Kane remains the key figure in attack. The captain scored twice in the opening victory over Croatia, in which he earned an 8.3 Attacking Score in the FIFA Power Rankings - powered by Aramco, and continues to be the focal point of England's forward line.

Alongside him, Jude Bellingham has once again demonstrated his importance on the biggest stage. The midfielder scored against Croatia and bagged himself a Creativity Score of 6.2 in that match.

For Panama, José Fajardo will be crucial if they are to cause an upset. The striker has worked tirelessly throughout the tournament and remains one of Panama's primary attacking outlets, receiving a Creativity Score of 5.5 during their defeat to Ghana.

Amir Murillo will also play a key role. The defender provides composure in possession and has been central to Panama's efforts to compete against some of the strongest teams in Group L. Murillo received a Creativity Score of 7.2 during their defeat to Croatia.

Must-watch video 🎥

Jude Bellingham admitted he didn't deserve the Player of the Match award during England's goalless draw with Ghana.

Fun facts 📊

  • Panama and England's only previous World Cup™ encounter came in 2018 when England won 6-1.
  • England's only defeat against a CONCACAF nation in the World Cup™ came against USA in 1950.
  • Panama have lost all five of their previous World Cup™ matches.

Our prediction 🔮

Panama 0-2 England

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