Panama Held Firm for Over an Hour, But Ultimately Bows Out. England Celebrates Hard-Fought Victory

England lived up to their favorites tag, defeating Panama 2-0 in their Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The fate of the game was sealed during a dominant five-minute spell in the second half, as Jude Bellingham and historic record-breaker Harry Kane both found the net. While the Islanders solidified their qualification hopes, the Central American side exits the tournament without scoring a single goal.