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World Cup 2026: England battle past Panama to seal top spot as Croatia qualify for knockouts
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- Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half to help England overcome a stubborn Panama side 2-0 and seal top spot in their World Cup group.
- Issued on: 28/06/2026 - 01:01Modified: 28/06/2026 - 01:31
- By: FRANCE 24 Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring England's opener against Panama.
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Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half to help England overcome a stubborn Panama side 2-0 and seal top spot in their World Cup group. Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 in the group's other match to qualify for the knockout rounds as second.
Issued on: 28/06/2026 - 01:01Modified: 28/06/2026 - 01:31
By: FRANCE 24 Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring England's opener against Panama. © Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images via Reuters Jude Bellingham scored one goal and set up another to ensure England qualified for the World Cup knockout rounds as group winners on Saturday with a laboured 2-0 victory over Panama in New Jersey.
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