Panama vs England

England came from a goalless first half to claim a 2-0 victory over Panama at the New York New Jersey Stadium, locking in first place in Group L. The decisive moment arrived in the second half through a brilliant double-act between two of the Three Lions' standout performers. Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock on 62 minutes with a composed left-foot volley from a Bukayo Saka corner. He then turned provider six minutes later, floating a pinpoint cross onto the head of captain Harry Kane, who headed home his 11th World Cup goal to become England's all-time leading scorer in the tournament's history. Panama felt aggrieved when José Fajardo's late strike was ruled out for offside in stoppage time. The win confirmed England as Group L champions heading into the knockout rounds with confidence and a record-breaking captain. For Panama, the group stage ends here — though that disallowed goal will sting long after the final whistle.