England advances to World Cup knockout stage after defeating Panama 2-0

England has advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the winner of Group ‘L’. In an exciting match held at the New York New Jersey Stadium, England secured the top spot in the group by defeating Panama 2-0.

The first half of the match ended in a goalless draw, but England delivered an impressive performance in the second half. Jude Bellingham scored a spectacular goal in the 62nd minute, giving England an initial lead.

Just five minutes later, in the 67th minute, captain Harry Kane added another goal, doubling England’s advantage. No further goals were scored, and England emerged victorious with a 2-0 win. Panama, on the other hand, remained winless in this match and has been eliminated from the tournament.

With this victory, England has accumulated a total of 7 points from 3 matches, securing the top position in Group ‘L’. Croatia, with 6 points, and Ghana, with 4 points, have also advanced to the knockout stage, finishing in second and third place respectively.