England qualify for World Cup knockout stages before facing Panama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:23 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
England has officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup knockout stages following favorable results in other groups. With four points, England is currently at the top of Group L after defeating Croatia and drawing with Ghana. Their qualification was secured ahead of their final group match against eliminated Panama. A win against Panama would confirm England finishing in the top spot, but they could still be overtaken by Ghana depending on results in their match against Croatia. If England tops Group L, they will face a third-place team from Groups E, I, J, or K in the round of 32.
- •England tops Group L with four points after two matches.
- •Qualification secured prior to facing Panama, who are eliminated.
- •A win against Panama needed to secure top group position.
- •Potential knockout stage opponents include Senegal and Portugal.
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — England qualify for World Cup knockout stage
- 2:47 AMBBC Sport — England qualify for World Cup knockout stage
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — England qualify for World Cup knockout stages with potential opponents revealed
"England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup is confirmed by other results before they face Panama in their final group game on Saturday.
"England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup is confirmed by other results before they face Panama in their final group game on Saturday.
"England have qualified for the World Cup knockout stages before facing Panama in their Group L finale
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:47 AMEngland qualify for World Cup knockout stage
England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup is confirmed by other results before they face Panama in their final group game on Saturday.
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 2:47 AMEngland qualify for World Cup knockout stage
England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup is confirmed by other results before they face Panama in their final group game on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:23 AMEngland qualify for World Cup knockout stages with potential opponents revealed
England have qualified for the World Cup knockout stages before facing Panama in their Group L finale
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