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June 28, 2026

England vs Panama FIFA World Cup 2026 Highlights: Key Moments & Match Summary

England vs Panama FIFA World Cup 2026 Highlights: Key Moments & Match Summary

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half to help England beat Panama 2-0 on Saturday. The Real Madrid midfielder gave England the lead in the 62nd minute after a corner kick from Bukayo Saka. Even though Jorge Gutiérrez was holding him tightly inside the 6-yard box, Bellingham stretched out his left foot and poked the ball past goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera. It was his third World Cup goal and his second goal in this year's tournament.

Just five minutes later, Bellingham sent a cross from the left side, and Kane jumped higher than Andrés Andrade to head the ball into the net. This allowed England to double their lead and secure a crucial victory in their last group-stage fixture.

In this article, we will take a look at the highlights of this clash, so that you can get a quick recap of the game. Let’s first take a quick overview of the match summary below.

England vs Panama FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Summary

England head coach Thomas Tuchel was looking for someone to change the game after his team had gone three straight World Cup halves without scoring against Panama.

That player was Bellingham, who is widely considered as one of the best rising talents in England. With his skill, energy, and determination, he helped England take control of the match.

In the first half, Bellingham and the returning Morgan Rogers moved forward often. This sometimes left Elliot Anderson alone in midfield and gave Panama chances to attack on the counter.

The plan worked just after the hour mark. Bellingham stretched his leg around Panama's Jorge Gutierrez and managed to poke the ball past goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera.

Bellingham also played an important part in England's second goal by sending in the cross for Kane. The Real Madrid midfielder stepped up when his team needed him most, helping England improve their performance and finish at the top of the group.

England vs Panama FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Result

  • Final Result: England 2-0 Panama

England vs Panama FIFA World Cup 2026: Goals and Key Moments

  • Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal from a corner.
  • Bellingham then assisted Harry Kane for England's second goal.
  • Harry Kane became England's all-time leading World Cup scorer with his 11th tournament goal.
  • The win helped England finish top of Group L and reach the knockout stage.

Watch Highlights on tapmad

The latest World Cup clash between England vs Panama was streamed live on tapmad. It was a nail-biting contest in which England eventually emerged victorious through back-to-back strikes in the second half. If you missed the live action of this match, go to the highlights section now and watch a quick recap of the game without any ads.