28.06.2026 02:30
In the third and final matchday of Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, England defeated Panama 2-0, while Croatia beat Ghana 2-1. England finished top of the group, Croatia second, and Ghana third, all advancing to the round of 32. Panama was eliminated from the tournament.
In the third and final week of Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, England faced Panama. England won the match played at MetLife Stadium 2-0.
ENGLAND CAME ALIVE IN THE SECOND HALF
The goals that brought victory to England in the match, which ended goalless in the first half, were scored by Jude Bellingham in the 62nd minute and Harry Kane in the 67th minute.
ENGLAND BECAME GROUP LEADER
With this result, England rose to 7 points and finished the group stage as leaders. Panama completed the tournament without any points. England will face one of the third-placed teams from Groups I, J, and K in the Round of 32.
CROATIA BEAT GHANA TO CLAIM SECOND PLACE
In the other match of the group, Croatia faced Ghana. Croatia won the match played at Lincoln Financial Field 2-1. The goals that gave Croatia the victory were scored by Petar Sucic in the 31st minute and Nikola Vlasic in the 83rd minute. Ghana's only goal came from Derrick Luckassen in the 73rd minute. With this result, Croatia increased their points to 6, finished second in the group, and advanced to the Round of 32. Ghana remained on 4 points and finished third in the group. The African team secured a spot among the best third-placed teams and advanced to the Round of 32.