One path offers Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, the other leads to Portugal, Spain and France. Which is more appealing?

England would still have work to do in order to top Group L and Thomas Tuchel’s side play Panama on Saturday

World Cup hopefuls England are looking to wrap up top spot in Group L on Saturday when they face Panama in New Jersey

England face a wait to discover who they could face in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup

England will be targeting top spot in their group when they face Panama on Saturday

England have qualified for the World Cup knockout stages before facing Panama in their Group L finale

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England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for grabs.

One path offers Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, the other leads to Portugal, Spain and France. Which is more appealing?

England have already booked their place in the World Cup knockout round

England secured top spot in Group L with a 2-0 win against Panama in New Jersey on Saturday

England top Group L with victory over Panama, while Croatia finish second. Later, Portugal take on Colombia and DR Congo face Uzbekistan.

England ground out top spot in Group L after eventually seeing off a stubborn Panama side on Saturday, though Thomas Tuchel's team showed there is further work needed to be true…

With the knockout match-ups having been determined, a potential route to the final has become clearer

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage starts with Argentina in a favourable position. Major teams like Portugal and Spain face tougher paths. | Football News