EAST RUTHERFORD, JOURNALARTA.COM – England sealed the World Cup 2026 Group L standings after beating Panama 2-0 at New York New Jersey Stadium on Saturday night, June 27, 2026. The result sent the Three Lions into the round of 16 as the group’s most reliable side, ahead of Croatia and Ghana.
For Panama, the loss closed the door. Three straight defeats, no goals scored, no points collected. Their World Cup 2026 debut ended earlier than anyone else in Group L.
Full Matchday 3 Results in Group L
Losing on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 21:00 UTC in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Panama fell 2-0 to England. The match was broadcast on TVRI Group and streamed online.
England stayed unbeaten through the group stage, finishing with three matches played, four goals scored, and one draw. The back line made the difference. Panama, playing at the World Cup for the first time in the 2026 edition, struggled to match the pace and intensity of their rivals.
Final World Cup 2026 Group L Standings
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4-0 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-2 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-3 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-6 | 0 |
England finished with the best total in the group, seven points. Croatia followed with six. Ghana came third on four points and still had a chance to advance through the eight best third-place finishers across the tournament.
Who Advanced to the Round of 16?
England advanced automatically as group winners. They will face the runner-up from Group K in the round of 16. Croatia, as runners-up, will meet the Group K winner. The exact opponents will be known once all group matches are completed.
Ghana’s position remained uncertain. Four points kept them in contention, but qualification depends on how the third-place teams perform in the other groups. If those teams finish with weaker records, Ghana goes through. If several third-place teams collect more points, Ghana is out.
Panama had no such path. Zero points, a minus-five goal difference, and their World Cup 2026 run was officially over.
Key Takeaways for England
The Three Lions finished the group stage in impressive shape: two wins, one draw, and a clean sheet across all three matches. Squad depth played a major role. The coach was able to rotate players without losing quality, a luxury few teams in this group could match.
But the real test starts now. The round of 16 is straight knockout football. One loss, and it’s over. And the Group K opponent will not necessarily be easier than Croatia or Ghana.
FAQ: World Cup 2026 Group L
What was England vs Panama? England won 2-0 on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Who won Group L at the 2026 World Cup? England, with 7 points from three matches. Croatia finished second with 6 points, while Ghana were third on 4 points and still awaited confirmation through the best third-place route.
Did Panama reach the round of 16? No. Panama finished with zero points from three losses and were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
Where was England vs Panama broadcast? TVRI Group on television, with streaming available on MAXStream.
Is Ghana guaranteed to advance? Not yet. Ghana remain in the race for one of the eight best third-place spots, with their fate tied to results in other groups.
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