Panama vs England Prediction -- World Cup 2026

June 27 • 5:00 PM ET ET • MetLife Stadium • Group L

Match overview

England are among the tournament favorites with Bellingham, Kane, Saka, and Foden in their starting lineup. Tuchel has given them a clear identity and genuine defensive organization. England have the quality to go deep in this tournament.

Panama are in their second World Cup and bring the same organized, physical defensive approach that made their 2018 debut memorable despite three defeats. Aníbal Godoy leads an experienced squad with nothing to lose.

Our prediction

England should win comfortably. Panama will make it difficult but the quality gap is significant. The MetLife crowd will be split but England quality will prevail.

How to watch Panama vs England

The match airs on FOX or FS1 in English and Telemundo or Universo in Spanish. Stream all four channels with FuboTV.

Attend in person at MetLife