Panama vs England — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Panama vs England kicks off in GROUP L of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Panama and England meet in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a clash between a CONCACAF underdog and a European powerhouse. Panama, appearing in their third World Cup, rely on a disciplined defensive structure and quick counter-attacks. Under coach Thomas Christiansen, they often set up in a compact 4-4-2, looking to exploit set pieces and long balls to target man José Fajardo. Their key strength is resilience, as shown in recent qualifiers where they held their own against stronger sides. However, they lack top-tier individual quality in midfield and can struggle against sustained pressure.

England, perennial contenders, boast a deep squad with world-class talent in every department. Gareth Southgate's side typically controls possession with a 4-3-3, using full-backs to provide width and creative midfielders like Jude Bellingham to unlock defenses. Their attacking trio of Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, and Phil Foden is lethal, while the defense, anchored by John Stones, is solid. England's main challenge is breaking down low blocks, a task that may be easier against Panama's more open style. They will look to dominate from the start, using early goals to force Panama out of their shell.

Key battles include Panama's central defenders vs. Harry Kane's movement, and England's full-backs vs. Panama's wingers on the break. For Panama, a point would be a massive achievement; for England, anything less than a win would be a disappointment. Expect England to control proceedings, but Panama's physicality and set-piece threat could cause problems. A comfortable win for England seems likely, but Panama will fight for pride.

Key players to watch

Panama

José Fajardo (C.D. Universitario) — The experienced striker is Panama's main goal threat, adept at holding up play and finishing from crosses.
Adalberto Carrasquilla (Houston Dynamo) — The creative midfielder provides energy and vision in the center, key to linking defense and attack.
Michael Murillo (Anderlecht) — The right-back offers attacking width and is solid defensively, crucial for containing England's wide threats.

England

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) — England's captain and all-time top scorer, his movement and finishing make him the focal point of the attack.
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) — The dynamic midfielder drives forward from deep, combining technical skill with physical presence.
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) — The winger's pace, dribbling, and creativity on the right flank are vital for breaking down defenses.

How to watch Panama vs England — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Panama vs England?

Sat, Jun 27 at 09:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP L of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Panama vs England?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.