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England beats Panama 2-0 on goals by Bellingham and Kane to win its World Cup group
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half as England finished with 7 points and avoided a tougher knockout path.
- England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, June 27, 2026, securing top spot in Group L with second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.
- Following a goalless draw against Ghana, Manager Thomas Tuchel's side needed a win to guarantee top spot; Panama's rigid 5-4-1 formation frustrated England's attack throughout the first half.
- Bellingham's 62nd-minute volley from Bukayo Saka's corner broke the deadlock, while Kane headed in his 11th World Cup goal, surpassing Gary Lineker as England's all-time leading tournament scorer.
- Securing first place allows England to avoid a potential round-of-16 clash with Spain and head to Atlanta for a round-of-32 tie on Wednesday, July 1.
- Despite the victory, reports describe the performance as unconvincing, with persistent tactical inconsistencies that Tuchel must address before facing tougher opponents in the knockout stage.
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