England vs. Panama: Who could the Three Lions face in the 2026 World Cup round of 32? - Sports Mole

England head into their final 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match with qualification and first place still at stake, shaping multiple Round of 32 possibilities. With Harry Kane scoring twice to equal Gary Lineker’s England World Cup record of 10 goals, England followed with a goalless draw against Ghana, while Panama have already been eliminated. Both England and Ghana were on four points going into Saturday’s game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, where a win would secure top spot and the Group L winners’ path in the knockout bracket. The expanded 48-team format means the opponents will be drawn from specific third-place groups, with candidates including Ecuador, Algeria, DR Congo and potentially Cape Verde depending on final standings. If England finish second, they would meet Group K runners-up, determined by the Colombia vs Portugal match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.