Panama and England face off in the final group stage match of the World Cup 2026. The match kicks off on Saturday, June 27, at 10 PM (BST) at MetLife Stadium in the United States.
England needs a positive result to secure their place in the knockout stages, especially after a frustrating draw against Ghana. Conversely, Panama have already been eliminated from the World Cup following two defeats. This prediction for Panama vs. England indicates a highly motivated English side.
Find out where to watch the match and what our expert predictions are, as well as the expected lineups for today’s encounter.
Match Overview - Panama vs. England
- Panama plays its final World Cup 2026 match purely for pride, having been eliminated after losing their first two group games.
- England, however, needs a positive result to secure knockout stage qualification, following a goalless draw with Ghana in their last match.
- The teams’ only previous World Cup meeting saw England dominate Panama with a 6-1 win in the 2018 group stage.
Head-to-Head Record
- The only previous meeting between these two nations was in the 2018 World Cup, where England secured a dominant 6-1 victory.
- Panama comes into this match having lost their two opening games of the tournament, failing to score in either.
- In contrast, England are unbeaten in the World Cup so far, with a win and a draw to their name.
- The Three Lions have been potent in attack, scoring four goals across their first two matches of the competition.
- Harry Kane is England’s top scorer with two goals, while Jude Bellingham has also netted two goals.
Panama Playing for Pride After Early Exit
Panama faces their final World Cup 2026 match with only pride at stake, having already been eliminated. They suffered narrow 1-0 defeats to Croatia and Ghana, leaving them without any points.
Their tournament campaign saw them struggle to create chances, failing to score a single goal. While defensively organised, their lack of attacking output prevented progression to the knockout stages.
Panama can’t have Carrasquilla in their squad for this match, as he is injured. They aim for a strong performance, hoping to conclude their World Cup journey positively against one of the tournament favourites.
England Aiming to Seal Group Leadership
England remains unbeaten in the World Cup with four points, currently topping Group L. A victory against Panama is crucial to guarantee their first-place finish and secure qualification for the knockout stage.
Their attack has registered four goals in two matches, with Harry Kane scoring two and Jude Bellingham adding two.
With Livramento being out and James on the verge of missing the match, Thomas Tuchel will have to find cunning tactics for this game.
Panama vs. England Prediction: Three Lions to Seal Top Spot
England seeks to secure first place after their recent draw with Ghana. Facing an already eliminated Panama, the Three Lions are expected to dominate from the start. "England to win the first half" appears to be a strong betting option.
Their last encounter saw England win 6-1, suggesting another high-scoring affair. As Panama plays only for pride, the game could open up. This scenario points to "Over 2.5 goals and the match not to end in a draw."
Given England’s superior quality and strong motivation against a goalless Panama, a comfortable victory is predicted. The "Asian Handicap -2.5" for England is a solid expectation for this final group stage clash.
| Panama x England | |
| England to win the first half | 1.49 BetMGM |
| Over 2.5 goals and the match not to end in a draw | 12.00000 Midnite |
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
Where to Watch Panama vs. England
For fans looking for where to watch Panama vs. England, there is unfortunately no broadcast information available at present.
- TV: STV (Gbr), ITV 1 (Gbr), ITV X (Gbr), UTV (Gbr)
- Streaming: STV Player (Gbr), BBC Radio 5 Live (Gbr)
Panama vs. England Predicted Lineups
As we look ahead to this World Cup 2026 fixture, both managers have some interesting decisions to make. With one player out, Panama still has team members to rely on. Meanwhile, the England lineup will aim to find the right balance between defence and attack without Livramento and potentially without James. Both sides have plenty of options available for this crucial group stage encounter, making for a fascinating tactical battle.
Panama
Mosquera; Murillo, Andrade, Córdoba, Ramos, Blackman; Harvey, Martínez, Rodríguez, Bárcenas; Fajardo.
Manager: Thomas Christiansen.
England
Pickford; Stones, O’Reilly, Guehi, Spence; Anderson, Mainoo, Saka, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane.
Manager: Thomas Tuchel.
Match Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Panama vs. England
- Competition: World Cup 2026
- Date: 27/06/2026
- Kick-off: 10 PM (BST)
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, United States
- Broadcast: STV (Gbr), STV Player (Gbr), UTV (Gbr), BBC Radio 5 Live (Gbr), ITV 1 (Gbr), ITV X (Gbr)
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