Bellingham and Kane score as England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L

England are through to the World Cup knockout rounds following a 2-0 win over Panama. But after another sluggish start, which looked for a while like it could be a repeat of the Ghana game, Jude Bellingham both scored and assisted to get England through. Adam Clery looks at how, without Declan Rice in the side, Bellingham played every single midfield role to drag Thomas Tuchel's side to a vital win.

Pair’s goals saw off Panama but Tuchel has problems at right-back and on flanks for last-32 tie against the DRCEngland will head to Atlanta with problems in central defence, right-backs dropping like flies, weary legs in midfield and hope that everything will turn out fine if the Harry and Jude show continues to thrill. For Thomas Tuchel, it is “a moment to keep believe and pushing”.Did England convince while securing top spot in Group L by beating Panama 2-0 in New Jersey? Not at all, but for a team looking to keep spirits high all that matters for now is they have a winnable last-32 tie against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday and will be a threat against anyone if Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane continue to produce. Continue reading...

Jude Bellingham dragged England out of a rainy New Jersey grind on Saturday, scoring one goal and creating another for Harry Kane as Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L and avoid a nervy route through the World Cup knockout phase. England will play DR Congo, who beat Uzbekistan 3-1, in the […]

New Jersey: Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham scored a goal in the second half and assisted talismanic striker Harry Kane later to lift England to 2-0 win over Panama at New York New Jersey Stadium here on Saturday.Former @SpursOfficial striker Harry Kane made England history in their 2-0 win against Panama, becoming the Three Lions' all-time top goalscorer at the World Cup with 11 goals Jude Bellingham also scored as England won Group L. pic.twitter.com/AMMcrxuEj1— Premier League (@premierleague) June 28, 2026 England topped the Group L with seven points and set up Round of 32 clash with DR Congo in Atalanta on Wednesday. Croatia who beat Ghana 2-1 in the same group finished runners-up to face Portugal in next round. Ghana also progressed as the third best team.Panama failed to find a goal through out the tournament and couldn't open their points account to face elimination.England who had beaten Panama 6-1 in their previous World Cup meeting in Russia failed to score in the first hour of play. Bellingham stuck out his leg smartly to outdo defender Jorge Gutierrez and poke the ball into the net on a corner kick from right-winger Bukayo Saka in the 62nd minute. England finish top of Group L after victory over Panama Read the match report ⤵️— England (@England) June 28, 2026 Marcus Rashford vs Panamapic.twitter.com/ojmHfnxQDS— SIR AHMED (@midopido21) June 28, 2026 Few minutes later Bellingham was again in the thick of action to unleash a perfect cross from the left and Kane rose well time his header into the net. Panama had their chances but couldn't find their way past English goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. After a frustrating goalless draw against Ghana, England built the initial pace with Saka from the right and Marcus Rashford from the left making quick run ins. Saka was close in the third minute but Panama defender Fidel Escobar averted danger.Rashford, who was handed a rare start by manager Thomas Tuchel, announced himself with a powerful strike to bring acrobatic save from Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera.Beautiful assist from bellingham to harry kane, and england make it two vs panama pic.twitter.com/iiBLYTV8UU— Ricky10 (@the_gloriousboy) June 27, 2026 The grass was greener for players as the light rain softhened the pitch and increased pace. Panama striker Jose Rodriguez had chance to break free but lost control on the break. He was again clear after the first hydration break but Pickford anticipated the danger well. Rashford header in the 38th minute was just over after Elliot Anderson released a measured cross from the right. The winger's well taken free kick in the injury time was just wide.England had more possession and attempts on goal in the first half but couldn't break Panama's resilience. The Three Lions brought more purpose in attacks in the second half and Rashford was close but hit the side netting. Bellingham finally broke the deadlock and set up minutes later for Kane to drive the England fans crazy inside the Stadium.The Central American defender Ismael Diaz had few chances but couldn't capitalise. Panama thought they had reduced the deficit in the injury time but Jose Fajardo was ruled off-side to the disappointment of the vociferous fans of the team. 

World Cup 2026 England beat Panama 2-0 to win Group L, with Jude Bellingham starring and Harry Kane breaking England's World Cup scoring record. The post World Cup 2026 England Beat Panama 2-0 to Win Group L appeared first on The Rio Times.

New Jersey: Harry Kane's record-breaking goal after Jude Bellingham's opener helped England to a 2-0 win over Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to secure their position at the top of Group L.Panama frustrated England in the first half. It was Bellingham who provided the key, holding off his marker and prodding in on the volley from Bukayo Saka's corner after 62 minutes. The England No. 10 then crossed for Harry Kane to head his 11th World Cup goal, one more than previous record-holder Gary Lineker.The first major chance for England came eight minutes in, when Marcus Rashford cut onto his right foot and fired towards the near corner, only for Orlando Mosquera to get a strong hand behind it.In the 26th minute, already-eliminated Panama reminded England of the threat they posed, as Jose Luis Rodriguez unleashed a powerful shot that stung Jordan Pickford’s palms. Carlos Harvey swept another effort into the side netting.FIFA World Cup 2026: Why Is Lionel Messi Not Playing For Argentina Against Jordan? The Three Lions began to zip the ball around in the final third, eventually finding one of Nico O'Reilly's box-crashing runs, but he couldn’t get the requisite power. Elliot Anderson could, but his shot from range was straight down Mosquera’s throat.Anderson then found Rashford at the far post, but the Mancunian couldn’t keep his head down. In first-half stoppage time, his whipped free-kick flew just past the base of the right post, as England headed to the dressing rooms at 0-0. Just five minutes after the break, England came their closest yet, with Kane unable to muddle home a cross as two Panamanians scrambled the ball over from beneath their own crossbar instead. Rashford was set loose down the left flank but fired just wide rather than finding another man in the middle.Panama then fired another warning shot as J. Rodriguez curled just over from a promising counter-attack. Kane looked to respond immediately when set clean through, but his fierce shot was central enough for Mosquera to make another big save.'Acted Out Of Frustration': Spain's Nico Williams Hits Out At Uruguay Star For Causing Him 'Injury' During FIFA World Cup 2026 Just after the hour mark, the breakthrough finally came as Bellingham flung an instinctive left foot at Saka’s corner to divert the ball home to register his second goal of the tournament. Just four minutes later, he turned provider, scooping a cross in from the left wing that was met by Kane, who planted his header across the keeper. The game became slightly stretched as the clock ticked toward 90 minutes. Substitute Noni Madueke was unlucky to see his effort saved after Morgan Rogers’ cute through ball.Panama then raced towards the other end through Jose Fajardo, who beat Pickford expertly, but the goal was ruled out for a marginal offside.The forward almost latched on to another ball, but his diving header proved futile. Panama went home from the World Cup as the only goalless side, while England moved through to the knockouts.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)