England Secures Group Stage Progression With Second-Half Goals Against Panama
June 27, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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England defeated Panama 2-0 in their final group stage match, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scoring in the second half to seal the victory.
England secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Panama in their final group stage encounter, ensuring their progression in the tournament. Both teams entered this match on the final matchday of the group stage, with Panama having lost both their previous games against Ghana and Croatia, while England had a win and a draw from their encounters with Croatia and Ghana respectively. The match remained goalless for much of the first half, with England dominating possession but failing to break Panama's resolute defense.
The second half saw the deadlock broken by England. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, assisted by Bukayo Saka. This goal set the tone for England's increased attacking impetus. Just five minutes later, Harry Kane doubled England's lead in the 67th minute, with an assist from Bellingham, effectively putting the game beyond Panama's reach.
The turning point came with Bellingham's opening goal, which visibly lifted England's confidence and allowed them to play with more freedom. Panama, despite their efforts, including yellow cards for J. Fajardo (53') and A. Andrade (84'), struggled to create clear-cut opportunities against a well-organized England defense, managing only two shots on target throughout the match.
For England, this victory means they advance from the group stage, building on their earlier win against Croatia and draw with Ghana. Panama, having lost all three of their group matches, exits the tournament. This result will give England momentum heading into the knockout stages, while Panama will reflect on a challenging World Cup campaign.