Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMike TaylorSaturday 27 June 2026 15:31 BSTEngland prepare for final World Cup group game against PanamaEngland are due to play Panama in their final World Cup group game, a game they must win or better Ghana’s result against Croatia to qualify as group winners from Group L.The Three Lions last played Panama at the 2018 World Cup where they secured their place in the knockout stages with an unprecedented 6-1 victory over Panama.Harry Kane scored a hat-trick, including two penalties, taking his tournament tally to five goals and leading the Golden Boot race.John Stones netted two goals and Jesse Lingard added another in a dominant victory, while Panama's only goal came late in the game from Felipe Baloy.With a victory tonight, England will face the third-place team from one of Group I/J/K in the round of 32, with Senegal the likely opponent as it stands.In fullEngland v Panama LIVE: Team news as Reece James injury sparks World Cup selection headacheThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in