England concludes its FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage campaign against Panama this weekend. After a frustrating goalless draw against Ghana, Thomas Tuchel's men need a convincing result to lock down the top spot in Group L.
Match details
The highly anticipated clash will kick off at 10pm BST at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Fans in the UK can watch the entire match free-to-air, with live television coverage starting at 8pm BST on ITV1, or STV for viewers in Scotland. For those looking to watch on the move or via digital devices, the game will be available to stream live on ITVX and the STV Player across phones, tablets, laptops, and smart TVs.
Betting odds
With Panama already eliminated from the tournament following consecutive 1-0 defeats, bookmakers have placed England as the overwhelming favourites. The Three Lions are heavily backed at odds around 1/7 to 1/6, while a draw sits at 13/2, and an unlikely Panama victory is priced as high as 14/1. Because Panama is expected to set up in a very defensive, deep block to frustrate England, betting trends are heavily leaning toward a low-scoring affair, with "Under 2.5 Total Goals" and "Both Teams to Score: No" getting plenty of attention.
Group standings
England enters this final game with 4 points after beating Croatia 4-2 and drawing 0-0 with Ghana. A win against Panama guarantees Thomas Tuchel's side top spot in the group, ensuring an easier draw in the Round of 32. However, if England slips up and drops points, Ghana (who plays Croatia at the exact same time) could leapfrog them to steal first place.
