Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKieran JacksonMonday 29 June 2026 10:03 BSTRelated: How Jude Bellingham SAVED England Against PanamaEngland secured top spot in Group L of the 2026 World Cup following a 2-0 victory against Panama in New Jersey.Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane sealed England's second win of the tournament.The team will now progress to the last-32 knockout stage, where they are set to face DR Congo for the first time on Wednesday, 1 July at 5pm (BST) in Atlanta.England's potential path to the final could involve facing Mexico or Ecuador in the last-16, followed by Brazil in the quarter-finals.The Three Lions may then potentially play Argentina in the semi-finals, and France in the final.In fullWho will England play next at World Cup? Last-32 opponent and route to final revealedThank 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