Marcus Rashford has been named in England’s starting lineup for their final World Cup 2026 group-stage match against Panama, earning his first start of the tournament after impressing as a substitute in earlier games.
The match takes place on June 27, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with kickoff set for approximately 5 p.m. ET (10 p.m. BST).
Why Rashford starts now
England manager Thomas Tuchel has opted to deploy Rashford on the left wing, replacing Anthony Gordon in the starting eleven. The decision follows Rashford’s impact off the bench earlier in the tournament, where he scored against Croatia to help England pick up a crucial win.
Rashford is not the only change Tuchel has made. Kobbie Mainoo is also expected to feature in the starting lineup, signaling that the England boss is willing to rotate while still fielding a competitive side.
