England will meet Panama in their final stage match at World Cup 2026. Reece James is out temporarily with injury. Manager Thomas Tuchel is evaluating Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson for midfield. England need to find the net to beat a deep‑defending Panama side.
Panama’s low‑block tactics sharp criticism that was harsh from Iran, which called the tactic labeled unfair. UEFA has announced the European group fixtures, with Belgium leading Group G a tough group over Iran and Egypt. The last group games decide which teams move on, as some knockout qualifiers have already secured places.