England recovered from a dour first-half performance to beat Panama 2-0 and top their World Cup group. Thomas Tuchel’s side failed to break down Ghana and also created little of note in the first half against stubborn Panama,

England turned on the style in the second half to beat Panama and ensure their progression into the World Cup knockout stages as Group L winners. It was a slow start from the Three Lions, who lacked tempo in the opening 45 minutes as they struggled to break their opponents down.

England has four points through two games to open the 2026 World Cup. Here's how it could line up against Panama in the group stage finale.

Kane and Bellingham score as England beat Panama to finish top of group - watch the goals Clarke resigns as Scotland manager after their World Cup exit Tuchel's side will play in last 32 on Wednesday at 17:00 BST live on BBC One - opponents still TBC View knockout bracket as it stands 0:33England fans react to Panama victory.

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Croatia have edged Panama in Toronto, earning their first win of the 2026 World Cup. After a slow first half, Ante Budimir scored the match's lone goal in the 54th minute as he turned home a lovely cross from Josip Stanisic.

Harry Kane became England's all-time World Cup top scorer with 11 goals after heading home at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in England's 2-0 win over Panama on June 27, 2026. The milestone broke Gary Lineker's 36-year-old England record of 10 World Cup goals and sent England top of Group L heading into the knockout rounds.