England secures 2-0 win over Panama, advances to knockout stage
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:42 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
England secured a 2-0 victory over Panama at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, finishing as winners of Group L. After a lackluster first half, England improved in the second, with Thomas Tuchel asserting that the team will perform better in the knockout stages. England had already qualified for the next round and will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the last-32 on Wednesday. Concerns about team form and tactical coherence were raised by analysts following the match.
- •England wins 2-0 against Panama to top Group L.
- •Match played at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.
- •Tuchel emphasizes need for improvement in tougher knockout matches.
- •England will face the Democratic Republic of Congo next.
- •Concerns about squad stability and performance surface post-match.
"Thomas Tuchel has vowed that "the bigger the game, the bigger England will be" after a laboured 2-0 victory over Panama sent them into knockout stages of the World Cup as Group L winners.
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