Panama vs England Prediction, Starting Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Odds for Saturday, June 27th
Bottom-placed Panama face group leaders England in their final FIFA World Cup group stage fixture. Read our lineups, team news, and Panama vs. England prediction for Saturday, June 27th as Harry Kane and the Three Lions look to clinch Group L.
OC Staff - June 27, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadPanama vs England Prediction: Can Harry Kane, Three Lions Bounce Back, Dominate Against Panama in Group L Finale
Bottom-placed Panama face group leaders England in their final FIFA World Cup group stage fixture on Saturday, June 27th at 5 PM ET. The Central Americans are playing purely for pride, while their opponents look to secure top spot in the group.
Panama vs England Recent Results
The home side enter this fixture having lost 1-0 to Croatia, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the group with zero points. This followed an opening-day 1-0 defeat to Ghana. Their broader form over the last six matches has been highly inconsistent, featuring friendly wins over South Africa and Dominican Republic, a draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a heavy 6-2 loss to Brazil.
The visitors were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana last time out, stalling their momentum after an impressive 4-2 opening win over Croatia. Still unbeaten in the tournament, the Three Lions sit top of the standings. In their last six matches, they also enjoyed warm-up wins over Costa Rica and New Zealand, alongside a narrow friendly defeat to Japan.
Panama vs England Head to Head
Their only previous meeting was at the 2018 World Cup, where England ran out emphatic 6-1 winners. The Central Americans will be desperate to show their progression since then and claim a historic first point against this opposition.
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Panama vs. England Odds
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Panama vs. England Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, June 27th, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, FOX One
Panama vs. England Betting Trends
Here are the latest betting trends for this Panama vs. England match, as you try to find your favorite betting angle for the game. Powered by Oddschecker+ Trends Tool to bring you the best AI advantage for the World Cup.
Panama vs England Probable Lineups
Panama (3-4-3): Mosquera; Andrade, Córdoba, Ramos; Blackman, Bárcenas, Harvey, Murillo; Rodríguez, Waterman, Díaz
England (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O'Reilly, Guéhi, Konsa, Spence; Anderson, Rice; Rashford, Bellingham, Saka; Kane
The visitors are expected to dominate the midfield, boasting an average of 64.46% possession and an 89.61% pass accuracy. However, Panama's aerial strength (19.5 aerial duels won per match) compared to England's 15 suggests that set-pieces could be the home side's best route to goal.
Panama vs England Team News
Panama boast a fully fit squad with no injuries or suspensions. For England, Reece James is doubtful with a hamstring issue, meaning Nico O'Reilly could start. Declan Rice is carrying a calf injury but should be fit, though Thomas Tuchel may rest him. Kobbie Mainoo is pushing for minutes, while Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka are set for their first starts of the tournament.
Panama vs England Match Facts
Prediction: Panama 1-3 England
Panama are already eliminated but remain motivated. However, the gulf in quality is clear, with England averaging 20.5 shots per game and a 6.76 team rating compared to Panama's 6.4. The visitors' attacking depth should overwhelm the hosts, resulting in a 3-1 victory to secure top spot.
Best Bet: England to Win and Both Teams to Score (+184) Check out the best odds on FanDuel Sportsbook
Backing England to win with both teams scoring offers great value. While the visitors will dominate, Panama's aerial presence (19.5 duels won per game) makes them dangerous from set-pieces, especially if the away side rotate their defense.
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