England secured a Round of 32 place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after other Group L results went their way on Friday, June 26.
Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man squad lead Group L with four points after beating Croatia in their opening match and drawing 0-0 with Ghana on Tuesday night.
Panama has already been eliminated from the tournament. England can still decide their knockout route when they play Panama in their final group match.
If England finish first in Group L, they will face a third-placed team in the Round of 32. The Senegal or the Congo DR as potential opponents, noting that the scenario could change after further results.
England’s final Group L fixture is scheduled against Panama at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
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The result will determine whether England advances as group winners or takes a different route in the expanded 48-team tournament.
