Panama vs England Predictions - FIFA World Cup 2026

Match Details

Date: June 28, 2026, at 7:00am
Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA.

Current Betting Odds

Panama – $20.00
Draw – $9.00
England – $1.18

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The Three Lions will be desperate to clinch top spot in Group L, as they travel to New Jersey to take on Panama.

It has been a tough tournament for Panama, with losses to Ghana and Croatia seeing them already eliminated from the tournament.

However, they will want to go out on a high and make life as tough as they possibly can for England.

A big first win over Croatia got England fans dreaming of World Cup glory, before their stale draw with Ghana felt all too familiar.

This is a game where England may shuffle the pack and the result will be more important than the performance.

Here is a look ahead to Panama vs England:

Best Bet

England to win the match to nil @ $1.80

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In both of their games so far, Panama have showed up very well, but they have been unable to convert possession into chances.

Against England and their industrious midfield, this Panama side may get even less chance to play on the front foot, which may allow England to step on themselves.

With that in mind, Thomas Tuchel may play a more attacking lineup, especially with concerns around the fitness of Declan Rice.

Morgan Rogers is being touted as the replacement, with talisman Jude Bellingham readying himself to move into the middle of the park.

These minor tweaks could give England more attacking intent, and they could win this one and keep another World Cup clean sheet.

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England to win & Harry Kane to score 2+ goals @ $3.50

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The sheer presence of Harry Kane continues to strike fear into football defences globally and he will be eager to add to his goal tally of two for the tournament.

In 2018, Kane bagged a World Cup hat-trick against Panama, on his way to clinching the Golden Boot.

He will be desperate to lead the line here for England, as his power and strength could be simply too hot for Panama to handle.

No matter who plays in the starting XI, England should have enough to win this game, and Harry Kane will be a part of that.

Best Value Bet

Over 4.5 cards to be shown in the match @ $2.50

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Panama are an abrasive and combative side, who will be looking to stop England playing from the outset.

In a similar vein, England’s defence and midfield are all very happy to make things physical and they could be candidates to pick up bookings too.

Ill-discipline can be costly, so both sides will want to keep 11 men on the pitch, but the yellow cards could be brandished.

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