
England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L and reach last 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.
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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'.

Harry Kane has overtaken Gary Lineker to become England's all-time leading scorer in World Cup tournaments.

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.

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.

Fans traveling to England's World Cup game against Panama face a $98 train fare from Penn Station to MetLife Stadium, nearly eight times the usual $12.50 price.

England face Panama for the first time since their 6-1 win in 2018. Test your memory of Gareth Southgate's starting XI in that Group G match. Take the quiz!

Thomas Tuchel says his passion for the England manager job means it doesn't matter what it says on his passport.

England face Panama in their final World Cup group stage match, needing a win to secure top spot. Panama, despite two losses, have shown tactical flexibility and periods of strong play, but injuries to key players like Adalberto Carrasquilla have hampered their finishing.

Dan Burn's path from a supermarket job to a potential World Cup squad member began on an artificial pitch in northeast England. In 2009, he represented the Clubs for Young People side, impressing with his technical skill and maturity. Now a key player for Newcastle, Burn's journey highlights resilience and the role of grassroots football.

Paraguay, Egypt, Portugal, England, and Ghana have qualified for the Round of 32 after today's matches at the FIFA World Cup, as confirmed by the tournament's official website.

Admiral, a textile firm based in Wigston, is credited with inventing the adult replica football shirt market with England's 1982 World Cup kit. A free exhibition in Wigston Library explores the company's history and its unexpected challenges with the 1982 strip.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel believes his squad can handle Reece James' hamstring injury. He stated the injury is not serious and expects James to play again during the World Cup.

England have qualified for the World Cup knockout stage before their final group match against Panama. The Three Lions sit on four points, guaranteeing at least a third-place spot. Uruguay's defeat to Spain confirmed England's place in the last 32.

Egypt, England, Ghana, Paraguay, Portugal, and Senegal have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 before their final group matches, thanks to results in Groups H and F lowering the points threshold for progression.

England and Portugal are set to conclude their group stage campaigns with the goal of finishing top. Both teams have shown strong performances and will look to secure favorable knockout stage matchups.

Thomas Tuchel is analyzing why England's left side has been less effective in the group stage compared to pre-tournament friendlies.

Reece James could miss the start of the World Cup knockout stage due to a hamstring injury, while Declan Rice returned to training after a calf issue. England faces Panama in their final group match.

BBC Sport's Kelly Somers speaks with Morgan Rogers about life in the England camp in Kansas City, covering favourite food, best mates and home comforts.