Bellingham Shines as England Defeats Panama to Lead Group L
WHO:
Sky Sports - Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Thomas Tuchel, Gary Neville, Roy Keane.
The Sun - Jude Bellingham, Pedro Porro, Rodri, Lisandro Martinez, Erling Haaland, Marc Cucurella, Dayot Upamecano, Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi.
WHAT:
Sky Sports - Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal in the 62nd minute and assisted Harry Kane's goal in the 67th minute during the match against Panama.
Sky Sports - England's victory over Panama secured them top spot in Group L, setting up a last-32 match against DR Congo in Atlanta.
Sky Sports - England defeated Panama 2-0 in a World Cup match.
Sky Sports - Jude Bellingham scored one goal and provided one assist in the match.
Sky Sports - Harry Kane became England's all-time World Cup goalscorer with his 11th goal.
The Sun - Jude Bellingham scored seven goals in the tournament, becoming England’s top scorer in a single World Cup.
The Sun - Bellingham was the only England player included in the World Cup’s official team of the tournament.
WHERE:
Sky Sports - The match took place at MetLife Stadium.
The Sun - England finished third in the tournament after beating France for the bronze medal.
WHEN:
Sky Sports - The match against Panama was part of the World Cup 2026.
The Sun - The tournament marked England's best finish since 1966.
WHY:
Sky Sports - England needed to win against Panama to secure top spot in Group L after Croatia took the lead against Ghana.
Sky Sports - England needed a goal to secure top spot in Group L after Croatia took the lead against Ghana.
HOW:
Sky Sports - Bellingham's goal came from a corner taken by Bukayo Saka, while his assist for Kane was an inch-perfect cross.
Sky Sports - Bellingham scored from a corner taken by Bukayo Saka.
Sky Sports - Bellingham assisted Kane with an inch-perfect cross for the second goal.
(UPDATED July 23, 2026 08:47 UTC)
In a thrilling match against Panama, Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal in the 62nd minute and assisted Harry Kane's goal just five minutes later, helping England secure a decisive victory. This win not only placed England at the top of Group L but also set them up for a last-32 clash against DR Congo in Atlanta. Bellingham's goal came from a corner taken by Bukayo Saka, while his assist for Kane was delivered with an inch-perfect cross, proving crucial as England aimed to solidify their position after Croatia took an early lead against Ghana.
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(UPDATED July 23, 2026 07:51 UTC)
England secured a 2-0 victory over Panama in a World Cup match held at MetLife Stadium, with Jude Bellingham scoring one goal and providing an assist, while Harry Kane became England's all-time World Cup goalscorer with his 11th goal. Bellingham's impressive performance also made him England’s top scorer in a single World Cup, netting seven goals throughout the tournament, and he was the only England player named in the official team of the tournament. Following this win, England finished third overall after defeating France for the bronze medal, marking their best World Cup finish since 1966.