England’s midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group L football match between Panama and England at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford.
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England scored twice in the second half to beat Panama 2-0 and win their World Cup Group L early Sunday (June 28, 2026), with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane both on the scoresheet. England will play a third-placed team in the Round of 32.
Bellingham poked the ball in from a corner midway through the second half, allowing England fans to breathe a sigh of relief after a listless start that had them fearing a repeat of their previous goalless draw against Ghana.
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He assisted the second goal five minutes later, crossing for captain Kane, who headed it in to become England’s all-time record scorer at World Cups on 11, ahead of former striker Gary Lineker (10).
(With inputs from agencies)