Round 3 ·
Panama
5-4-1
Thomas Christiansen
HT: 0-0
England
4-2-3-1
Thomas Tuchel
WinnerUpdated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
0–2
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Panama
5-4-1 · Thomas Christiansen
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
England
4-2-3-1 · Thomas Tuchel
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Panama stayed on 0 points after a third straight loss, and the gap in the group sharpened again with Croatia on 6 points behind England. For fans in Norway watching at Saturday 27 June, 23:00 CEST, this was a result that confirmed one team had the cleaner structure, the better tempo, and the sharper edge when the match opened up.
England used a 4-2-3-1 and carried the stronger season line into the contest: 2 wins and 1 draw from 3, with 6 goals scored and 2 conceded. Panama came in with 0 goals scored, 4 conceded, and 3 defeats from 3, so the shape of the game never really changed the basic numbers. The longer the match stayed level, the more it looked like England's points total, goal difference, and league position would decide the outcome.
Those two moments turned a cautious contest into a decisive away win, because Panama could not respond with a goal of their own. England's league position of 1 and goal difference of 4 matched the authority shown after the restart, while Panama's 4th place and -4 goal difference matched a night spent chasing the game without finding a way through.
The disciplinary pattern also told part of the story. Panama picked up yellow cards in the 53 minute and the 83 minute, while England received a yellow card in the 60 minute. In Norway, where fans could follow via TV 2 or Discovery+, the performance would have read as the kind of composed away win that protects a leader's position without needing any drama in the final phase.
England's numbers now stand at 2 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses, 6 goals for and 2 against, and that combination is enough to keep the pressure on the rest of the group. Panama's record of 0 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses and a -4 goal difference leaves Thomas Christiansen's side with a much tougher task in the rounds ahead. The implication is simple from World Cup Group L: England kept control of first place, while Panama were left searching for a first point and a first goal.
For readers in Norway, the late kickoff at Saturday 27 June, 23:00 CEST suited a direct check-in on a match that was decided by England's second-half efficiency and Panama's lack of a reply. The result now leaves England in command of World Cup Group L, and the next turn in the group will test whether anyone can close the 1-point margin behind the leaders.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
England will arrive at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey with the sharper start to World Cup Group L, Round 3. Thomas Tuchel's side sit 1st on 3 points after 1 match, and their 4 goals for against 2 goals against have already set a strong early tone. Panama, under Thomas Christiansen, will need a response after 1 match brought 0 points, 0 goals for and 1 goal against. With the table still tight this early, the meeting will already carry real weight for both teams.
For England, the first talking point will be control. The numbers from their opening game point to a team that has been efficient in front of goal and alert enough to concede only 2. For Panama, the task will be much more direct: Thomas Christiansen's side will need to turn a 3rd-place position and a -1 goal difference into something more stable, because another setback would leave them chasing the pace set by England. That contrast in output, 4 scored against 0, gives the match a clear early shape before kickoff.
On paper, the table will also sharpen the pressure. England have 3 points from 1 and lead the section, while Panama have 0 and sit 3rd after 1. In a short group format, every match can tilt the picture quickly, and this one will ask Panama to find a level they have not yet reached in the competition. England, by contrast, will be able to lean on the cushion created by their opening result and their +2 goal difference, which already separates them from the side they will meet in New Jersey.
England's edge in points, position and goal difference will make them the side to watch, but Panama's only route back will be to make the contest far tighter than their opening numbers suggest. The gap between 1st and 3rd is already visible in the table, and that will raise the importance of the first goal and the first long spell of control. For readers in Norway, the late kickoff will make the game a clear Saturday night watch, and the local viewing options will keep it easy to track.
TV 2 and Discovery+ will carry the interest for fans in Norway, and the timing at Saturday 27 June, 23:00 CEST should add to the sense that this is one of the key Group L fixtures of the early phase. England's 3 points will give them a base to build from, while Panama's 0 will leave little margin for another slow start. At MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the stakes will be simple: protect the lead at the top or stop the slide before it deepens.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Panama: 32%, England: 68%.
The referee signals a free kick as Morgan Rogers from England trips Christian Martinez
Orlando Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ismael Diaz from Panama is ruled offside
Ezri Konsa is penalised for pushing Eric Davis
Jordan Henderson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Panama: 32%, England: 68%.
Fidel Escobar successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Eberechi Eze is blocked
Alberto Quintero is penalised for pushing Jordan Henderson
Goal kick for England
Eric Davis swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
A chance presents itself to Jose Fajardo from Panama but his header goes wide
Jordan Pickford from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Fidel Escobar from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
England are trying to create something here.
Jose Fajardo from Panama is ruled offside
Panama start a counter attack
Good effort by Noni Madueke as he directs a shot on target, but Orlando Mosquera saves it
Morgan Rogers creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
England are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Fidel Escobar relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for England
Ball possession: Panama: 33%, England: 67%.
Ismael Diaz fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marc Guehi wins an air challenge against Jose Fajardo
Goal kick for England
The referee signals a free kick as Nico O'Reilly from England trips Amir Murillo
Goal kick for Panama
Carlos Harvey is leaving the field to be replaced by Alberto Quintero in a tactical substitution.
Jorge Gutierrez is leaving the field to be replaced by Eric Davis in a tactical substitution.
Marcus Rashford goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
The cross by Noni Madueke from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Christian Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
England are trying to create something here.
Azarias Londono is penalised for pushing Marc Guehi
Carlos Harvey from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England are trying to create something here.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Panama: 34%, England: 66%.
Harry Kane is leaving the field to be replaced by Ollie Watkins in a tactical substitution.
Elliot Anderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Jordan Henderson in a tactical substitution.
After a tactical foul, Andres Andrade sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Andres Andrade from Panama goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Morgan Rogers
England are trying to create something here.
Nico O'Reilly relieves the pressure with a clearance
England are in control of the ball.
Jose Cordoba from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Djed Spence makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Panama take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marcus Rashford from England is ruled offside
Jose Fajardo is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa
Ball possession: Panama: 33%, England: 67%.
Goal kick for England
Panama take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ezri Konsa is penalised for pushing Jose Fajardo
Goal kick for Panama
Ismael Diaz from Panama is ruled offside
Panama take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Panama are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Panama
Goal kick for England
Ismael Diaz from Panama sends an effort wide of target
Ismael Diaz goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ismael Diaz but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ismael Diaz finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Carlos Harvey from Panama heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
Amir Murillo from Panama heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Djed Spence relieves the pressure with a clearance
Christian Martinez from Panama swings in the corner from the right.
Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ismael Diaz is blocked
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Morgan Rogers from England trips Jorge Gutierrez
Ball possession: Panama: 29%, England: 71%.
Goal kick for England
A chance presents itself to Ismael Diaz from Panama but his header goes wide
The cross by Amir Murillo from Panama successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A shot by Azarias Londono is blocked
Panama are in control of the ball.
Panama take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Elliot Anderson from England trips Carlos Harvey
Nico O'Reilly is penalised for pushing Amir Murillo
The game is restarted
Jose Luis Rodriguez is leaving the field to be replaced by Azarias Londono in a tactical substitution.
Yoel Barcenas is leaving the field to be replaced by Ismael Diaz in a tactical substitution.
Jude Bellingham is leaving the field to be replaced by Eberechi Eze in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Panama: 29%, England: 71%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Panama take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marcus Rashford made the key pass for the goal!
Jude Bellingham provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Harry Kane England scores with a header.
Harry Kane wins an air challenge against Andres Andrade
Jude Bellingham creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
England are in control of the ball.
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Panama take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Fidel Escobar successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Harry Kane is blocked
Goal kick for Panama
Ball possession: Panama: 28%, England: 72%.
Goal kick for England
Amir Murillo from Panama sends an effort wide of target
Amir Murillo goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Amir Murillo but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Amir Murillo finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Morgan Rogers from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Djed Spence is penalised for pushing Jorge Gutierrez
Bukayo Saka is leaving the field to be replaced by Noni Madueke in a tactical substitution.
Jarell Quansah is injured and is replaced by Djed Spence.
England managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Bukayo Saka provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Jude Bellingham volleys the ball into the back of the net with the left. A great finish!
Bukayo Saka from England swings in the corner from the left.
The game is restarted
Jarell Quansah is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
The referee runs back to show Jarell Quansah from England a yellow card for the previous foul.
Jarell Quansah is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Today's attendance is 80663
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Panama: 28%, England: 72%.
Jose Cordoba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Elliot Anderson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Panama are trying to create something here.
Marcus Rashford is penalised for pushing Amir Murillo
The cross by Nico O'Reilly from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
England are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Harry Kane as he directs a shot on target, but Orlando Mosquera saves it
Morgan Rogers creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Goal kick for Panama
England are trying to create something here.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for England
Jose Luis Rodriguez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Panama are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Panama
Marcus Rashford from England sends an effort wide of target
Marcus Rashford goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Marcus Rashford but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Marcus Rashford finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
England are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Ball possession: Panama: 27%, England: 73%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Panama take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yellow card for Jose Fajardo
Jose Fajardo is shown a yellow card by the referee
Jose Fajardo from Panama goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ezri Konsa
Harry Kane hand-balls
Harry Kane controls the ball with his hand
Jose Cordoba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jose Cordoba from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England are trying to create something here.
Panama take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
England are trying to create something here.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jose Cordoba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
England are trying to create something here.
Christian Martinez comes back onto the field.
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Christian Martinez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Ball possession: Panama: 27%, England: 73%.
Christian Martinez is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Nico O'Reilly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Panama take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
England are trying to create something here.
Jose Luis Rodriguez is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa
Jose Cordoba relieves the pressure with a clearance
England are trying to create something here.
Tomas Rodriguez is leaving the field to be replaced by Jose Fajardo in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Panama take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jordan Pickford relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Panama
Marcus Rashford goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
The referee signals a free kick as Carlos Harvey from Panama trips Harry Kane
The referee signals a free kick as Yoel Barcenas from Panama trips Elliot Anderson
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Harry Kane from England is ruled offside
Ball possession: Panama: 29%, England: 71%.
Panama take a throw-in in their own half of the field
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Panama
Fidel Escobar from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Andres Andrade relieves the pressure with a clearance
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jose Luis Rodriguez from Panama goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Elliot Anderson
Panama are trying to create something here.
England are trying to create something here.
Bukayo Saka from England is ruled offside
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
England are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Panama: 29%, England: 71%.
Morgan Rogers from England is ruled offside
England are in control of the ball.
Panama take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Orlando Mosquera from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Panama
A chance presents itself to Marcus Rashford from England but his header goes wide
Marcus Rashford wins an air challenge against Amir Murillo
The cross by Elliot Anderson from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Andres Andrade from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jose Cordoba relieves the pressure with a clearance
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jarell Quansah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Panama take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Elliot Anderson shoots from outside the box, but Orlando Mosquera has it under control
Elliot Anderson tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Orlando Mosquera
Ball possession: Panama: 30%, England: 70%.
Jose Cordoba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Amir Murillo from Panama is ruled offside
Panama are trying to create something here.
Nico O'Reilly from England heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
The cross by Marc Guehi from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
England are trying to create something here.
England are trying to create something here.
Panama take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Panama take a throw-in in their own half of the field
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Fidel Escobar from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Andres Andrade relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Panama: 31%, England: 69%.
Orlando Mosquera from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jose Cordoba from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Christian Martinez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
England are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Panama
Andres Andrade makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jose Cordoba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for England
Carlos Harvey from Panama sends an effort wide of target
Carlos Harvey goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Carlos Harvey but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Carlos Harvey finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Panama take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Panama take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ezri Konsa from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yoel Barcenas swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Jose Luis Rodriguez as he directs a shot on target, but Jordan Pickford saves it
Panama are in control of the ball.
Panama take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Panama: 28%, England: 72%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Carlos Harvey from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jorge Gutierrez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Bukayo Saka is blocked
Morgan Rogers creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
England are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Panama
Jude Bellingham from England tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Safe hands from Orlando Mosquera as he comes out and claims the ball
Carlos Harvey from Panama goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jude Bellingham
Jordan Pickford from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Panama take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Panama: 27%, England: 73%.
England are trying to create something here.
Andres Andrade from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
England are trying to create something here.
Fidel Escobar makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Elliot Anderson is penalised for pushing Christian Martinez
Tomas Rodriguez from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Elliot Anderson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The cross by Elliot Anderson from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A shot by Harry Kane is blocked
Carlos Harvey relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Fidel Escobar from Panama trips Jude Bellingham
The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Rodriguez from Panama trips Elliot Anderson
England are in control of the ball.
Marc Guehi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jose Luis Rodriguez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Tomas Rodriguez is penalised for pushing Marc Guehi
Panama take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Panama: 29%, England: 71%.
Bukayo Saka from England sends an effort wide of target
Bukayo Saka goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Bukayo Saka but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Bukayo Saka finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
England are trying to create something here.
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Bukayo Saka from England trips Jorge Gutierrez
England are in control of the ball.
England are trying to create something here.
Marc Guehi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Panama are trying to create something here.
England are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Christian Martinez from Panama trips Jude Bellingham
Nico O'Reilly wins an air challenge against Andres Andrade
Ezri Konsa from England intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ezri Konsa from England goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Yoel Barcenas
Orlando Mosquera from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bukayo Saka shoots from outside the box, but Orlando Mosquera has it under control
Bukayo Saka tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Orlando Mosquera
Bukayo Saka from England takes a short corner kick from the right.
Ball possession: Panama: 33%, England: 67%.
Jorge Gutierrez relieves the pressure with a clearance
England take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jarell Quansah wins an air challenge against Jose Luis Rodriguez
Goal kick for Panama
Bukayo Saka goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Orlando Mosquera from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Elliot Anderson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Marcus Rashford shoots from outside the box, but Orlando Mosquera has it under control
Marcus Rashford tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Orlando Mosquera
The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Rodriguez from Panama trips Jude Bellingham
Jose Luis Rodriguez relieves the pressure with a clearance
England are in control of the ball.
Panama take a throw-in in their own half of the field
England take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Carlos Harvey from Panama intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Elliot Anderson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jose Cordoba relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Marcus Rashford from England successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Panama: 44%, England: 56%.
England are trying to create something here.
England are in control of the ball.
Fidel Escobar relieves the pressure with a clearance
Panama take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jorge Gutierrez from Panama goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bukayo Saka
England are in control of the ball.
Panama take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nico O'Reilly relieves the pressure with a clearance
Panama take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Panama are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Orlando Mosquera as he comes out and claims the ball
Tomas Rodriguez shoots from outside the box, but Jordan Pickford has it under control
Tomas Rodriguez tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Jordan Pickford
There is heavy rain falling on the pitch.
The pitch is wet and slippery and it is not helping the players.
Panama kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to MetLife Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to MetLife Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to MetLife Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to MetLife Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to MetLife Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from MetLife Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Norway have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Norway broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Norway is at 23:00 CEST on Saturday 27 June 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Norway have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Norway broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Panama and England have met 0 times in the last 8 meetings, with 0 Panama wins, 0 draws, and 0 England wins.
This is World Cup Group L, Round 3, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
80,663
Minute
90+6'
Winner
England
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