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