England will meet Panama in their final stage match at World Cup 2026. Reece James is out for now with injury. Manager Thomas Tuchel is mulling Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson for midfield. England need to net a goal to beat a deep‑defending Panama side.
Panama’s low‑block tactics sharp criticism that was harsh from Iran, which called the approach deemed unfair. UEFA has announced the European group fixtures, with Belgium leading Group G which is tightly contested over Iran and Egypt. The last group games decide which teams to the next round, as some knockout qualifiers have already secured places.