Group L concludes for the Three Lions as they once again go head-to-head with Panama, having clashed with the Concacaf nation during Russia 2018.
Group L
Sunday, 28 June | New York New Jersey Stadium
Kick-off time
05:00 (GMT+8)
The match
After defeating Croatia 4-2 and securing a goalless draw with Ghana, England conclude their FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group L campaign by taking on Panama in a repeat of their Russia 2018 encounter. The Three Lions are assured of a top-three finish in the group but need another positive result to ensure their progress to the Round of 32. Panama, meanwhile, will not be able to progress after defeats to Ghana and Croatia.
The winners of Group L will go on to face a third-placed team from groups E, H, I, J or K in Atlanta, while Group L’s runners-up head to Toronto to meet the side finishing second in Group K. Should the third-placed nation from Group L progress, they will meet the winners of Group K in Kansas City.
Panama possible starting XI
Mosquera; Blackman, Cordoba, Ramos, Harvey, Andrade, Murillo; Martinez, Rodriguez, Barcenas; Fajardo
England possible starting XI
Pickford; Quansah, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Mainoo, Anderson, Bellingham; Saka, Kane, Rashford
What they said…
“First of all, respect to Harry Kane. I think we’ve changed a lot since the last time England faced Panama eight years ago. Now we have to show that on the pitch tomorrow. We need to build on what we’ve done in our first two matches against Ghana and Croatia, even though we know this will be a very tough challenge. I believe this team will be able to compete and put in a good performance.” Thomas Christiansen, Panama coach
New York New Jersey Stadium
A multipurpose stadium which opened in 2010, New York New Jersey Stadium currently hosts the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets. The venue was the centrepiece for the conclusion of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 as fans from across the globe tuned in to see Chelsea’s thrilling 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. During World Cup 2026, eight matches will be played here, with five group games, knockout fixtures in the Round of 32 and Round of 16 and the showpiece FIFA World Cup Final on 19 July.