England vs Panama — World Cup 2026 Group L — Matchday 3: Odds & Prediction

England close Group L at AT&T Stadium — rematch of 2018 6-1 result vs Panama, with Tuchel's England likely top of the group

Kickoff: 27 Jun 2026, 20:00 ET (17:00 PT · 20:00 ET · 01:00 BST (28 Jun))

Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas (cap. 94,000)

Stage: Group L — Matchday 3

Odds: England 1.33 · Draw 5.61 · Panama 11.22

27 Jun 20:00 ET

AT&T STADIUM · ARLINGTON, TEXAS · 94,000

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FIFA #5

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FIFA #41

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Editor's prediction for England vs Panama

Vasco Oliveira

Head editor · 22 May 2026 · 6 min read

England's Group L closer is the AT&T Stadium 94,000-capacity rematch of the famous Russia 2018 6-1 result (when Kane scored a hat-trick). Tuchel's England arrive likely already first in the group. Christiansen's Panama need a famous result to keep third-place tiebreaker mathematics alive.

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Why England are the favourites

England have the deepest attacking squad at the tournament after Argentina and Brazil. Bellingham, Foden, Saka, Kane and the rising Cole Palmer provide attacking depth that Panama's defensive structure cannot consistently neutralise.

Panama's 4-4-2 structure under Christiansen is competent but the elite-favourite-quality differential is approximately 5 goals per 10 matches. England's possession + central penetration produces sustained territorial pressure.

Where England can get hurt

Adalberto 'Coco' Carrasquilla (Pumas UNAM) is Panama's tournament-grade attacker. His set-piece taking + tournament-pressure quality has produced moments against more-favoured sides before — including the 2018 World Cup goal that Felipe Baloy scored.

Tuchel's likely rotation policy means new combinations. If Pickford + Stones + Walker are all rested simultaneously, Panama's set-piece routines (Murillo's deliveries) become realistic.

The pick

England to win and Over 2.5 goals at 1.95 is the right combined entry. Modal scoreline 3-0 or 3-1 England. Stake 1.5%.

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Head-to-head

Jun 2018 · World Cup group stageEngland 6-1 Panama

The 2018 result was the most-emphatic England World Cup win since 1966; Kane completed his hat-trick.

Predicted lineups

England XI (4-3-3) · Thomas Tuchel

Pickford · James, Stones, Konsa, Lewis-Skelly · Rice, E. Anderson, M. Rogers · Saka, Kane (c), Bellingham

Out: —

Panama XI (4-4-2) · Thomas Christiansen

Mosquera · Murillo, F. Córdoba, Galíndez, Davis · Yoel Bárcenas, Gondola, Cox, Welch · Fajardo, Carrasquilla

Out: —

Frequently asked questions

What time does England vs Panama kick off?⌄

England vs Panama kicks off on 27 Jun 2026, 20:00 ET. That is 17:00 PT · 20:00 ET · 01:00 BST (28 Jun). The venue is AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, capacity 94,000.

Who is the favourite to win?⌄

England are the favourite at consensus odds around 1.3. The draw is priced around 5.5.

What is the group situation heading into the match?⌄

This is Matchday 3, the final group-stage round. Both teams in Group L arrive with their qualification position partially or fully decided, but the group winner and runner-up determination plus third-place tiebreaker mathematics may still be in play.

Will Harry Kane play?⌄

Harry Kane is in the squad and is expected to start. He plays his club football at Bayern Munich.

How can I watch England vs Panama?⌄

Broadcast rights for the World Cup 2026 vary by region. In the UK, BBC and ITV split the package; in Germany ARD and ZDF; in the US FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). Streaming is available via the respective broadcasters' platforms.