Jude Bellingham Stands Tall With Goal And Assist; England Progress Into Knockouts As Group L Champions
Panama vs England Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: England secured a comfortable 2–0 victory over Panama in New Jersey on Friday (June 27) to finish at the summit of Group L. Following a goalless first half where Panama’s organized defense frustrated the Three Lions, England finally broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute when Jude Bellingham clinically tucked away a clever finish at the near post. England maintained their momentum and doubled their advantage just six minutes later, as Bellingham turned provider to deliver a precise cross for captain Harry Kane to head home from close range. With this goal, Kane surpassed all previous records to become England's all-time leading goalscorer at the FIFA World Cup. The result confirm England’s progression to the Round of 32, where they will face Senegal, while Panama conclude their tournament campaign without a point. See the best photos from the PAN vs ENG football match here:
England players sing their national anthem ahead of the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Adam Hunger/AP Photo
Teams line up ahead of the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Adam Hunger/AP Photo
England fans react ahead of the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Adam Hunger/AP Photo
England's Harry Kane (9) arrives before the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Seth Wenig/AP Photo
England head coach Thomas Tuchel arrives before the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Seth Wenig/AP Photo
An England supporter holds up a sign ahead of the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford, AP Photo/Frank Franklin II
Panama fans wait for the start of the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Yuki Iwamura/AP Photo
Panama fans wait for the start of the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Yuki Iwamura/AP Photo
Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera (22) makes a save during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Steve Luciano/ AP Photo
Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera (22) looks to punch the ball clear of his goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Adam Hunger/ AP Photo
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1) kicks the ball Panama's Tomas Rodriguez (9) during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Adam Hunger/ AP Photo
England's Harry Kane (9) takes a shot near Panama's Carlos Harvey (14) during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Yuki Iwamura/ AP Photo
England's Jude Bellingham (10) controls the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Seth Wenig/ AP Photo
Panama's Edgar Yoel Barcenas (11) and England's Ezri Konsa (2) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Steve Luciano/ AP Photo
England's Harry Kane (9) and Panama's Edgar Yoel Barcenas (11) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford AP Photo/Pamela Smith
England head coach Thomas Tuchel jogs off the pitch at halftime during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford AP Photo/Steve Luciano
England's Harry Kane (9) and Marc Guehi (6) walk off the pitch at halftime during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford AP Photo/Steve Luciano
Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen, left, instructs players from the sidelines during the World Cup Group L soccer match against England in East Rutherford AP Photo/Frank Franklin II
England's Marcus Rashford (11) controls the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Yuki Iwamura/AP Photo
England's Bukayo Saka (7) controls the ball against Panama's Jorge Gutierrez (26) during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Seth Wenig/AP Photo
Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera, center, jumps to make a save during the World Cup Group L soccer match against England in East Rutherford AP Photo/Frank Franklin II
England's Elliot Anderson (8) controls the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford, Seth Wenig/AP Photo
England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Steve Luciano/AP Photo
England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Yuki Iwamura/AP Photo
England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Steve Luciano/AP Photo
England's Djed Spence (25) heads the ball clear of his goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Adam Hunger/AP Photo
Panama's Carlos Harvey (14) and England's Harry Kane (9) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Yuki Iwamura/AP Photo
England's Harry Kane (9) scores his team's second goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Adam Hunger/AP Photo
England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford Steve Luciano/AP Photo
England's Harry Kane (9) scores their second goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford AP Photo/Stephen K.H. Moyes
Panama's Jose Fajardo (17) reacts after a disallowed goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford AP Photo/Adam Hunger
England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates with England's Jude Bellingham (10) after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford AP Photo/Steve Luciano
Panama's Alberto Quintero (19) and Panama's Eric Davis (15) react after the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura
David Beckham, right, reacts after the World Cup Group L soccer match between Panama and England in East Rutherford AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura
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