Panama vs England at MetLife: Group L finale

Panama vs England at MetLife: Group L finale

England faced already-eliminated Panama at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, on Saturday 27 June in the final Group L fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with kick-off at 22:00 BST. England arrived top of the group on four points and a +2 goal difference after a 4–2 win over Croatia and a 0–0 draw with Ghana. Panama finished bottom with zero points and no goals scored, having lost 1–0 to both Ghana and Croatia, and were playing purely for pride having been mathematically eliminated. Markets placed England as clear favourites, with implied probability of around 70–75% for an England win. Betting angles pointed toward no both-teams-to-score, under 3.5 goals, and an England win to nil, reflecting Panama's failure to score in either group game and England's solid defensive record.

Gobble's Take: The data pointed one way: England in control, Panama compact but toothless, and a low-scoring contest the most likely outcome. Source: Wavysport

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