Kicks off … (your time)
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.
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.
Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:
AustraliaAustralia: 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.
BangladeshBangladesh: 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.
BrazilBrazil: 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.
CanadaCanada: 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.
GermanyGermany: 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.
IndiaIndia: 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.
Sat, Jun 27 at 09:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP L of the 2026 World Cup.
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.
See the full head-to-head record and form guide in the analysis section above.
QatarQatar: beIN Sports holds exclusive MENA rights and airs all 104 matches live across its dedicated World Cup channels, with Arabic, English and French commentary. A beIN subscription is required; stream every game via the beIN Connect app or the TOD streaming service. No free-to-air coverage.
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia: beIN Sports holds exclusive rights and shows every match live across its FIFA World Cup channels with multi-language commentary. A subscription is needed; stream all 104 games through the TOD service or the beIN Connect app. No free-to-air option.
South KoreaSouth Korea: JTBC holds exclusive rights and, via a sublicensing deal, shares coverage with public broadcaster KBS. JTBC and its sports channels carry all 104 matches, while KBS provides free-to-air coverage of major fixtures. Check JTBC/KBS listings for specific games.
SpainSpain: Public broadcaster RTVE shows selected matches free-to-air — including all Spain games, the opener, semi-finals and final — on La 1 and RTVE Play. Mediapro holds the wider package, distributed via pay-TV (DAZN), so full all-match coverage requires a paid subscription.
United KingdomUnited Kingdom: Every match is free-to-air, split between the BBC and ITV, who share the final. Watch live on BBC channels and BBC iPlayer, or on ITV1/ITV4 and ITVX, with no subscription required. In Scotland, STV/STV Player also carries selected matches.
United StatesUnited States: Fox holds English-language rights to all 104 matches, with most games on the free-to-air Fox network and the rest on FS1; stream live on the Fox Sports app / Fox One. Telemundo carries Spanish-language coverage (with Universo), and Peacock is the exclusive Spanish-language streaming home for every match. Tip: a digital antenna gets Fox and Telemundo games free over the air.
Broadcast rights can change and some 2026 deals are finalised close to kickoff — always confirm with your local listings.