Though England clinched a spot in the knockouts as a result of yesterday’s matches, the Three Lions’ match today against eliminated Panama still holds meaning.
With four points in the tournament across two games, it’s enough to qualify England as one of the eight best third-place teams. Four points is also enough to tie England with Ghana for first place in Group L (though England leads Ghana on goal differential), with a chance for them to clinch first place in the group based on today’s results.
Where they land in the knockouts will be depending on their result, and the result of Ghana-Croatia, today.
Panama vs. England: what to know
- What: FIFA World Cup 2026, Group stage
- When: June 27, 5 p.m. ET
- Where: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
- Channel: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
If England finish first in the group, they will play a Round of 32 match in Atlanta next Wednesday against a third-placed team, currently likely to be Senegal or Congo DR. A second place finish would find them in Toronto facing the second-place team in Group K.
Here’s everything you need to know about Panama vs. England in the World Cup 2026, including where to tune in.
Panama vs. England time
The Panama vs. England match at the World Cup is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET today, June 27.
How to watch Panama vs. England for free
If you don’t have cable or an antenna, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the World Cup for free.
DIRECTV is our favorite service for watching sports live for free. Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before saving $30 on your first month. We recommend the Choice plan, which includes FOX, FS1 and Telemundo as part of its 125+ channels.
You can also stream World Cup matches for free with a free trial of FOX One. After three days, you’ll pay $19.99/month and gain access to every World Cup match.
More coverage on the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Panama World Cup schedule
| Date and time | Opponent | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| June 17 | Ghana (Result: Ghana 1, Panama 0) | |
| June 23 | Croatia (Result: Croatia 1, Panama 0) | FOX |
| June 27, 5 p.m. ET | England (World Cup – Group L) | FOX |
England World Cup schedule
| Date and time | Opponent | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| June 17 | Croatia (Result: England 4, Croatia 2) | |
| June 23 | Ghana (Result: 0-0 draw) | FOX |
| June 27, 5 p.m. ET | Panama (World Cup – Group L) | FOX |
Panama World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Luis Mejía
- César Samudio
- Orlando Mosquera
Defenders:
- César Blackman
- José Córdoba
- Fidel Escobar
- Edgardo Fariña
- Jiovany Ramos
- Éric Davis
- Amir Murillo
- Roderick Miller
- Jorge Gutiérrez
Midfielders:
- Cristian Martínez
- José Luis Rodríguez
- Adalberto Carrasquilla
- Édgar Yoel Bárcenas
- Carlos Harvey
- Andrés Andrade
- Aníbal Godoy
Forwards:
- Tomás Rodríguez
- Ismael Díaz
- José Fajardo
- Cecilo Waterman
- Alberto Quintero
- César Yanis
- Azarias Londoño
England World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Jordan Pickford
- Dean Henderson
- James Trafford
Defenders:
- Ezri Konsa
- Nico O’Reilly
- John Stones
- Marc Guéhi
- Tino Livramento
- Dan Burn
- Reece James
- Djed Spence
- Jarell Quansah
Midfielders:
- Declan Rice
- Elliot Anderson
- Jude Bellingham
- Jordan Henderson
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Morgan Rogers
- Eberechi Eze
Forwards:
- Bukayo Saka
- Harry Kane (captain)
- Marcus Rashford
- Anthony Gordon
- Ollie Watkins
- Noni Madueke
- Ivan Tony
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