England aims for World Cup knockout stage qualification tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:17 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
England is set to potentially qualify for the 2026 World Cup knockout stages tonight. Currently topping Group L with four points after a win against Croatia and a draw against Ghana, England needs certain results in other groups for a secure position. They could advance without playing, depending on outcomes in Groups E and F., England can top Group L by defeating Panama in their final match on Saturday and bettering Ghana's result against Croatia, which could see them face teams from Groups E, H, I, J, or K in the knockout stage.
- •England leads Group L with four points from two matches
- •Panama is already eliminated from the tournament
- •Focus on Group E and F outcomes for qualification
- •A win against Panama ensures Group L top placement
- •England could face various teams in knockout rounds
- 8:17 AMYahoo Sports — How England can qualify for the World Cup knockout stages tonight - and who they could play
"England would still have work to do in order to top Group L and Thomas Tuchel’s side play Panama on Saturday
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