Bellingham and Kane Send England Through as Group L Winners

Group Stage · Group L · MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford · June 27, 2026

Jude Bellingham scored one goal and set up another as England beat Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium to win Group L.

After a goalless first half, Bellingham opened the scoring in the 62nd minute from Bukayo Saka’s pass, then set up Harry Kane five minutes later. It was Kane’s third goal of the tournament. Bellingham earned a 9.2 match rating.

England win the group with seven points. Panama finish bottom without a point or a goal.

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