
England Finish Group Stage with Victory
England's national football team, the Three Lions, ended their FIFA World Cup group stage campaign with a win.

England's national football team, the Three Lions, ended their FIFA World Cup group stage campaign with a win.

England, Croatia, and Ghana have qualified for the Round of 32 from Group L at the FIFA World Cup. The final standings are now official.

Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 in their final Group L match, with goals from Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic. The win lifted Croatia to second place in the group, setting up a knockout stage clash with the second-placed team from Group K.

Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane gave England a 2-0 win over Panama, securing first place in Group L. Bellingham volleyed in from a corner before setting up Kane's record-breaking 11th World Cup goal. England advance to the Round of 32.

Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane gave England a 2-0 win over Panama, securing top spot in Group L and a place in the World Cup last 32 under Thomas Tuchel.

Jude Bellingham scored from Bukayo Saka's corner to give England the lead against Panama in a match described as a 'huge relief'.

BBC Sport invites fans to rate England and Panama players during their World Cup match. Ratings are on a scale of 1 to 10, with the final average displayed 30 minutes after full-time. Users must be signed in to a BBC account to participate.

Brazil face Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at Houston Stadium on June 29. Brazil topped Group C after a draw and two wins, while Japan finished second in Group F. The winner advances to face Côte d'Ivoire or Norway.

Morgan Rogers and Jarell Quansah are expected to start for England in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup group match against Panama. Rogers returns after a key role in qualifying, while Quansah deputizes at right-back.

Marcus Rashford makes his first start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as England face Panama. Elliot Anderson retains his place despite glute tightness and is expected to undergo a medical in Kansas City before his £116m move to Manchester City.