Bellingham and Kane secure top spot for England
England secured first place in Group L with a 2-0 victory over Panama at New York New Jersey Stadium during their second win of this FIFA World Cup 2026. Second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane earned the win. Bellingham scored after 62 minutes from Bukayo Saka's corner, and then crossed for Kane to head his 11th World Cup goal, one more than previous record-holder Gary Lineker.
England had previously beaten Panama 6-1 at Russia 2018. Coach Thomas Tuchel made five changes after England's stalemate against Ghana, including first starts in North America for Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford, and Saka. Rashford produced notable threats in the first period, drawing a save from Orlando Mosquera and heading over from Elliot Anderson's cross. Panama saw a late Jose Fajardo strike ruled out for offside and will head home without a point or a goal, despite reaching double figures for goal attempts.
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England secured first place in Group L at the FIFA World Cup 2026, facing a determined Panama side. The match saw England's coach Thomas Tuchel make
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