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Harry Kane sets World Cup record as England defeats Panama

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Harry Kane sets World Cup record as England defeats Panama

Summary

In an emphatic performance, England defeated Panama 2-0 on June 28 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, during the World Cup group stage. After a sluggish first half, England's Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, followed by a header from Harry Kane, who now holds the record for most World Cup goals for England with 11. The match drew a crowd of over 80,000, showcasing international support for the tournament, including many fans from both England and the U.S. With this victory, England secured first place in Group L and advanced to face DR Congo in Atlanta on July 1.

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•England leads Group L with the win over Panama.
•Jude Bellingham scored the first goal in the 62nd minute.
•Harry Kane's header marked his 11th World Cup goal, a record.
•Over 80,000 fans attended the match at MetLife Stadium.
•England will face DR Congo in the Round of 32 on July 1.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — England fans from both sides of the pond soak in World Cup glory as Kane sets record in New Jersey

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.– It was the opportunity of a lifetime, and James, a soccer fan from New York, wasn’t going to miss it. “I cried when the U.S. got the bid,” he said. “The World Cup means so much to me, international football, I’ve got goosebumps right now.” James and more than 80,000 like-minded soccer fans, many from across the pond but many from this side of the Atlantic, descended on ...
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