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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

A win here would guarantee top spot for Thomas Tuchel’s charges and get confidence flowing.

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

The odds and expectations for England ahead of their final World Cup group game against Panama.

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England will be looking to end their group stage campaign strongly with a win against Panama who have already been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup

World Cup 2026 England face Panama in New Jersey on Saturday, needing a result to top Group L and earn a kinder route to the last thirty-two.

Follow live as England chase victory against Panama in pursuit of Group L top spot.

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Minute-by-minute report: Join Scott Murray for all the latest news from New York as England and Panama wrap up their group campaigns

The 67th game of the 2026 World Cup sees favorites England wrap up in Group L.

The final day of group games will decide Groups J, K and L before the round of 32 begins on Monday.

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Analysis of England's win over Panama and what happens next

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…

England finished top of Group L and have seen their 2026 World Cup round of 32 opponents confirmed