England rallies in second half to secure 2-0 win over Panama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:11 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
England faced Panama in their final Group L match on Saturday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. After a scoreless first half, Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, tapping in a cross from Bukayo Saka. Harry Kane added a second goal shortly after, marking his status as England’s all-time World Cup goal leader with 11. The victory allowed England to top Group L, despite earlier struggles in the group stage. The team now prepares for the knockout rounds, where improved performance will be critical.
- •England defeated Panama 2-0 on June 28.
- •Bellingham scored the first goal in the 62nd minute.
- •Kane scored his 11th World Cup goal shortly after.
- •England topped Group L with this win.
- •Prior matches included a 0-0 draw with Ghana.
- 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — England comes alive in second half to beat Panama, 2-0
"NEW YORK — England’s Group L finale on Saturday against Panama salvaged a mostly underwhelming group stage trio of matches for Thomas Tuchel’s squad. The Three Lions woke up Saturday already through to the round of 32, but a 2-0 result against the Panamanians showed no real progress — for most of the match — from last Tuesday’s 0-0 draw with Ghana. And the initial pressure of a lack of quality ...
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