NYC on June 27, 2026: Panama vs England
✅ Match Played — June 27, 2026
Panama vs England · New York New Jersey Stadium
See results and standings: Group Standings →
Match starts in
Panama vs England kicks off at 5:00 PM ET at New York New Jersey Stadium (formerly MetLife) in East Rutherford. This is England brings the largest traveling support of any team in the tournament — every English pub in NYC will be at absolute capacity hours before kickoff.
Day at a glance
Panama vs England
5:00 PM ET
Group L
New York New Jersey Stadium
Where the fans are gathering in NYC
🛍️ Gear up for match day
Also happening in NYC: Zayas vs Ennis — World Championship Boxing
Barclays Center, same evening
Even if you're not at the stadium, June 27, 2026 is a World Cup day in New York. English fans in every Irish and British pub in the city, Panamanian fans in East Harlem and the Bronx will be watching in their neighborhood hubs. The energy in Hell's Kitchen and Midtown (England pubs), East Harlem (Panama) will be unmistakable from mid-afternoon.
Fan zones open on June 27, 2026
All five official NYC fan zones are screening this match:
- USTA Fan Zone Queens — free (under 12 free), Flushing. Take the 7 train.
- Rockefeller Center Fan Village — free, Midtown. B/D/F/M to 47-50th Sts.
- Hudson Yards Backyard — free, West Side. 7 train to 34th St.
- Borough fan hubs across Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island — see the full fan zones guide.
If you have a ticket
Getting to the stadium: NJ Transit from Penn Station, $98 round trip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown. See the NJ Transit guide and the full match guide for Panama vs England.
More resources for this match:
World Cup Tickets
Timeline for the day
- Morning: Arrive, check in, explore the city. Fan zones open throughout the day.
- 3 hours before kickoff: Head to your chosen venue — bars near Penn Station will fill up fast. Penn Station itself closes to non-ticket holders 4 hours before kickoff.
- If going to stadium: Aim to be at Penn Station at least 2 hours before kickoff to clear the crowds.
- Match day: Kickoff at 5:00 PM ET.
- After the match: Expect crowds everywhere. Fan zones, bars, and the streets will stay busy for hours.
More NYC World Cup match days
- June 13 — Brazil vs Morocco
- June 16 — France vs Senegal
- June 22 — Norway vs Senegal
- June 25 — Ecuador vs Germany
- June 27 — Panama vs England
- Full NY/NJ match schedule
Hotels in New York City
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Experiences & Events
Things To Do in NYC This Summer
Top Fever experiences happening in NYC during the World Cup
Live classical music in stunning NYC venues — churches, rooftops, and landmarks — by the glow of candlelight.
Book now → 🌆 Candlelight at Edge NYC90-minute open-air concerts 1,100 feet above Manhattan at Hudson Yards. July 17 through August.
Book now → 🎨 ARTE Museum NYCA fully immersive media art exhibition — walk through living paintings and digital worlds.
Book now → 🌊 SUBMERGEAn immersive underwater experience unlike anything else in New York City this summer.
Book now →Players to Watch
New to the World Cup or just want to know who to look out for? Here are the four players who will decide this match.
Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid • Midfielder
The best midfielder in the world right now. Won La Liga and the Champions League in his first Real Madrid season. England's captain and the reason England are tournament favorites.
Full profile →Bukayo Saka
Arsenal • Winger
Arsenal's best player for three straight seasons. Direct, creative, and deadly in front of goal. Scored in the 2024 Euros final. Panama will have no answer for him.
Full profile →Rubén Blades Jr
Deportivo Saprissa • Midfielder
The most recognizable name in Panama's squad and the creative heartbeat of their midfield. This is Panama's first World Cup since 2018 — he's the reason they're here.
Phil Foden
Manchester City • Attacking Mid
Five-time Premier League winner. The most technically gifted English player since Paul Scholes. Alongside Bellingham, makes England's midfield the most exciting in the tournament.