Panama vs England World Cup 2026 Tips - 27 June
Panama vs England FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L tips. England are heavy favourites at MetLife Stadium. Our best picks, form guide and H2H for 27 June.
- Panama vs England kicks off at 23:00 SAST on Saturday 27 June at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, with Panama already eliminated from the tournament.
- England sit top of Group L on four points after beating Croatia 4-2 and drawing 0-0 with Ghana, while Panama have lost both their games and conceded twice without reply.
- The 2018 World Cup H2H, England's attacking firepower under Tuchel, and Panama's desperate group-stage exit make England to win the clear call here.
England wrap up their FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage against an already-eliminated Panama side at MetLife Stadium on Saturday night, and Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions are overwhelming favourites to finish the job. Panama have lost both their Group L games, scoring zero and conceding twice, while England arrive with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka fit and firing. We see no credible case for Panama causing an upset here, and the only real question is how many England score.
The Pick Card
Prices from Hollywoodbets, Betway and Easybet. 18+. T&Cs apply.
| Selection | Bookmaker | Odds | Stake | Operator CTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England to Win | Hollywoodbets | @1.28 | 2 Units | Bet here |
| Over 2.5 Goals | Betway | @1.60 | 2 Units | Bet here |
| England to Win and Over 2.5 Goals | Easybet | @1.75 | 2 Units | Bet here |
The Form Line
England have been the standout side in Group L. They opened the tournament with a 4-2 dismantling of Croatia in Dallas, with Kane scoring twice from the penalty spot, Bellingham netting a sharp second-half opener and Marcus Rashford adding a fourth late on. The 0-0 draw with Ghana in Foxborough on Matchday 2 was a frustrating afternoon, with Kane blazing over a late sitter, but England remain top of the group on four points and their qualification is already secured.
Panama have been poor throughout. They lost 1-0 to Ghana in Toronto after conceding a 95th-minute goal from Caleb Yirenkyi, and then fell 1-0 to Croatia on Matchday 2 when Ante Budimir tapped in after the hour mark. Panama never led, never equalised, and never truly looked like winning either game. They are eliminated and arrive at MetLife Stadium with nothing left to play for.
Head to Head
| Year | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | FIFA World Cup Group Stage | England 6-1 Panama |
These sides have met just once in competitive football, and it was one of the most one-sided World Cup group games in recent memory. England led 5-0 at half-time in Nizhny Novgorod in 2018, with Kane completing a hat-trick and John Stones heading two goals. Panama pulled one back late through Felipe Baloy, but the scoreline tells the full story of the gulf between these nations at this level.
Team News
England are without Phil Foden, who was left out of the squad by Tuchel ahead of the tournament, and Tino Livramento, who suffered a calf injury in training before the opener and was replaced by Trevoh Chalobah. Declan Rice carries slight hamstring tightness from the Croatia game but is expected to feature, while Bukayo Saka continues to be managed carefully due to an Achilles problem. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are both fully fit. For Panama, playmaker Adalberto Carrasquilla has been battling a groin injury sustained in a Liga MX final in late May, and his availability remains uncertain heading into this game.
Verdict
Panama are out of the tournament, down on confidence and facing the most dangerous attacking unit in Group L. England have the quality and the motivation to put this one to bed early, and the 2018 result is a genuine reference point rather than ancient history. We back England to win comfortably and expect goals, with Over 2.5 looking generous at the available prices.
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