When is Panama vs England at World Cup 2026?

Panama vs England is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 21:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium in New York.

What group are Panama and England in?

Both teams are in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Where is Panama vs England being played?

The match is at MetLife Stadium in New York, which has a capacity of 82,500 seats.

What are the FIFA rankings for Panama and England?

Panama is ranked #55 and England is ranked #4 in the FIFA World Rankings.

Group Stage · Group L

Panama vs England

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 21:00 UTC · MetLife Stadium, New York

Panama

Los Canaleros

FIFA Ranking#55

CoachThomas Christiansen

Key PlayerJose Fajardo

WC Appearances2

Best FinishGroup Stage (2018)

ExpectationsUnderdog

Panama return to the World Cup with improved depth and tactical maturity. Their passionate fanbase will make every match feel like a home game.

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England

The Three Lions

FIFA Ranking#4

CoachThomas Tuchel

Key PlayerJude Bellingham

WC Appearances16

Best FinishWinners (1966)

ExpectationsContender

England have reached two consecutive Euro finals and a World Cup semi-final. With Bellingham emerging as a generational superstar, this could finally be their year.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

PanamaFIFA RankingEngland

#55 - #4

PanamaWC AppearancesEngland

2 - 16

Group L Context

England's golden generation finally gets it together — or do they? Croatia's Modrić chases one last World Cup triumph.

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Venue

MetLife Stadium

East Rutherford, NJ, USA · Capacity: 82,500

The crown jewel of World Cup 2026, MetLife Stadium will host the Final. As one of the largest NFL stadiums, it offers an incredible atmosphere for the biggest matches.

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