Read our Panama vs England prediction, lineups, and betting tips ahead of Saturday's match. Get the best odds and bet builder picks for this clash.
Panama vs England Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 27 June 2026 |
Match Time | 22:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | New York New Jersey Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | ITV 1, RTE 2 |
Panama and England close out their Group L campaign in New York. The Three Lions are strong 2/11 favourites with AK Bets to sign off in style.
Panama arrive already eliminated, losing 1-0 to both Ghana and Croatia, but Thomas Christiansen's side will be desperate to claim their first ever World Cup point.
England top the group after thrashing Croatia 4-2 and drawing a blank against Ghana. Three points here should secure top spot and a last-32 berth.
The pair have met once before, England winning 6-1 at the 2018 World Cup. Panama will be itching to avenge that hammering on the biggest stage.
Panama vs England Form
Panama have endured a chastening tournament, losing 1-0 to Ghana and 1-0 to Croatia to crash out. Their wider form is patchy, winning four of their last 10 matches across all opponents. Iván Díaz and José Luis Rodríguez carry the threat, but goals have been hard to come by at this level for Christiansen's stubborn outfit.
England remain the form team here, winning nine of their last 10 outings. Harry Kane's brace fired them past Croatia 4-2, before a frustrating goalless draw with Ghana saw Thomas Tuchel's men dominate possession and rack up 19 shots without reward. Kane and the engine room of Elliot Anderson and Declan Rice should again control proceedings.
Panama vs England Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Panama: No injuries or suspensions.
England: Reece James (Injured/doubtful), Declan Rice (Injured/doubtful).
Panama
Panama have a clean bill of health as they look to end their tournament on a high. With nothing left to play for in the table, Christiansen can name a settled side and chase that elusive first World Cup point.
England
Reece James is doubtful with a hamstring issue and could be replaced by Nico O'Reilly. Declan Rice is expected to be fit despite a calf injury, though Tuchel may rest him for the knockouts. Kobbie Mainoo could get his first minutes, while Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka are set to start.
Panama vs England Predicted Lineup
Panama
Formation: 3-4-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Mosquera; Andrade, Córdoba, Ramos; Blackman, Bárcenas, Harvey, Murillo; Rodríguez, Waterman, Díaz.
England
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Pickford; O'Reilly, Guéhi, Konsa, Spence; Anderson, Rice; Rashford, Bellingham, Saka; Kane.
Panama vs England Key Stats & Match Facts
England have won nine of their last 10 matches against all opponents.
The only previous meeting between these sides came at the 2018 World Cup, England running out 6-1 winners.
In that 2018 clash, Harry Kane scored a hat-trick, John Stones netted twice and Jesse Lingard added one, while Felipe Baloy grabbed Panama's first ever World Cup finals goal.
Kane's brace against Croatia took his World Cup tally to 10, equalling Gary Lineker's record for an England player.
Panama have won four of their last 10 matches and were beaten in both of their opening Group L fixtures.
Panama vs England Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: England have the quality, the form and the motivation to win this comfortably and top the group. Expect Tuchel's side to dominate and ease to victory. Panama 1-3 England.
Best Bets
England are heavy favourites to win this fixture at 2/11 with AK Bets, and with nine wins from their last 10 outings it is hard to look past the Three Lions taking all three points.
For a bit more value, back Over 3.5 Goals at 11/10 with Unibet. England racked up 19 shots against Ghana and their attack should overwhelm an eliminated Panama side.
Panama vs England Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder leans on England's firepower: Harry Kane to score anytime, England to win, Over 1.5 England goals, and Kane to register over 2.5 shots.
Kane is the obvious starting point. England's captain is set to lead the line and the anytime goalscorer market has landed in seven of his last 10, with a goal here moving him past Lineker's record.
England to win is the backbone of the slip. The Three Lions have won nine of their last 10 and face a Panama side already out of the tournament and short on quality.
Over 1.5 England goals looks solid given their attacking output. They hit four against Croatia and peppered Ghana with 19 shots, so two or more here is well within range.
Finally, Kane over 2.5 shots completes the set. The skipper is the focal point of the attack and that line has landed in each of his last three, making him a reliable shots option.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 10/11 and is as short as 3/5 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £3 from best to worst price.
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Panama vs England Talking Points
The big subplot is Harry Kane and history. A goal against Panama would take him past Gary Lineker's tally of 10 to become England's all-time leading World Cup finals goalscorer, and few would bet against the skipper delivering. Tuchel, meanwhile, has urged fans not to lose belief after the frustrating goalless draw with Ghana, reminding everyone that a World Cup is a long journey. For Panama, this is about pride. Christiansen has spoken of his hope that his players' showing will open doors to bigger clubs and leagues, and a first ever World Cup point would be a fitting reward for a stubborn group.
Panama vs England Predictions FAQs
When is the Panama vs England World Cup game?
The Panama vs England World Cup match is scheduled to take place on Saturday 27 June 2026, kicking off at 22:00 UK time.
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