World Cup 2026: England battle past Panama to seal top spot as Croatia qualify for knockouts
Summary
England won 2-0 against Panama to finish first in Group L of the 2026 World Cup. Croatia also advanced to the knockout stage by beating Ghana 2-1.Key Facts
- England scored two goals early in the second half through Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.
- Bellingham scored his third World Cup goal and second in this tournament from a corner kick.
- Kane scored his 11th World Cup goal, becoming England’s top scorer in the competition.
- Panama kept England scoreless in the first half and played defensively.
- Croatia beat Ghana 2-1, securing second place in the group and moving on to the knockout rounds.
- Jordan Henderson became the first England player to play in four World Cups.
- England’s next match in the round of 32 is expected to be against Senegal, depending on other group results.
- The game took place at MetLife Stadium with many England fans present despite rainy weather.
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