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England fan opts for road trip over World Cup match against Panama

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

England fan opts for road trip over World Cup match against Panama
Summary

England is preparing to play Panama in their final group game of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday. Instead of attending the match, fan Oliver Henry has chosen to embark on an American road trip due to high ticket prices and the match's low stakes. Henry, who originally planned to watch one game, has embraced American culture while traveling in a pickup truck and listening to country music. He continues to share his experiences on social media, expressing excitement over his adventures and upcoming plans to visit New York and Atlanta.

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  • •England plays Panama on June 27 in 2026 World Cup.
  • •Ticket prices for the match are reportedly $1,800.
  • •Oliver Henry is touring the U.S. in a pickup truck.
  • •Henry met President Trump earlier this summer.
  • •He plans to drive to New York and Atlanta during his trip.
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  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Country music and a ‘big truck’: England fan shares his ‘surreal experience’ in USA during World Cup
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England are set to play their final group game of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday, taking on Panama. However, rather than paying ‘$1,800’ for a ticket, viral fan Oliver Henry has decided not to go to the match and is instead in the midst of an American road trip.

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