England’s national team defeated Panama in the third round of the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Group L match took place in New Jersey and ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Goals were scored by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.
Kane became England’s all-time top scorer at the World Cup with 11 goals, surpassing Gary Lineker’s record of 10 goals.
England finished first in Group L with seven points, advancing to the tournament’s knockout stage. The British team’s opponent in the round of 16 will be determined later. Panama (0 points) finished in fourth place and ended their 2026 World Cup campaign. Panama was the only team in the tournament that failed to score a single goal.
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