Panama vs. England Prediction, Picks, Lineups for World Cup 2026

June 27, 2026

World Cup
Find our Panama vs. England prediction and expert picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup match on Saturday, June 27.

England is looking to finish as the Group L winner with a result in their group-stage finale against Panama on Saturday, June 27, at 5:00 p.m. ET, live on FOX and Telemundo. This match will take place at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

According to PrizePicks Team Picks, England enters the match as a massive favorite, returning a 1.13x payout to come away with a win.

Below, we’ll break down our Panama vs. England prediction and picks for Saturday’s World Cup 2026 match, including the spread, total goals, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Panama vs. England World Cup 2026 Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Saturday, June 27

How to watch Panama vs. England: FOX (English) | Telemundo and Peacock (Spanish)

Kickoff Time: 5:00 p.m. ET

Venue: MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Group: Group L

Pride is the only thing Panama is playing for at this point in the World Cup. They've already been eliminated from advancing to the knockout stage, so they could set their sights on playing spoiler against an England squad that aspires to win it all.

It was a 1-0 defeat to Croatia in their previous game, and Panama generated only 8 shots (4 in open play), per WhoScored. Panama is the only team in the tournament that has failed to score a goal.

England was part of a 0-0 draw against Ghana in their previous match, but they’ll be seeking a win over Panama to ensure they win Group L. A draw against Panama and a draw between Croatia and Ghana would also be enough for the Three Lions to secure Group L supremacy.

Taking shots hasn’t been a rarity for England, as they’ve totaled 41 shots (21 from open play) across their first two matches. After ST Harry Kane provided England with a brace in the team’s opener, he’ll aim for a bounce-back performance following a quiet outing against Ghana.

According to PrizePicks Team Picks, England returns a 1.08x payout to win Group L.


Panama vs. England: Favorite to Win, Spread, Total Goals – Saturday, June 27

England enters Saturday’s game as the favorites, returning a 1.13x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks. Meanwhile, Panama looks to finish the tournament on a high note despite already being eliminated.

Here are the full payouts for the Panama vs. England match on PrizePicks.

  • Winner Payout: England – 1.13x | Tie – 7.14x | Panama – 11.11x
  • Spread: England -2.5 (2.12x Payout) 
  • Total Goals: 3.5 (Over – 2x)
  • Both Teams to Score: Yes 2.27x | No 1.58x

Payouts show potential returns on correct Team Picks predictions. A 2x payout returns $200 on a $100 entry. Lower multipliers reflect outcomes users are picking as more likely. Payouts are live as of writing and subject to change.

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Panama vs. England Prediction on Spread for World Cup 2026 

Here are the key stats and trends for Panama vs. England before making your World Cup 2026 predictions on PrizePicks.

  • England needs a win to ensure they win Group L, and after facing a defensive-minded squad like Ghana, they project to potentially have more chances against Panama.
  • Panama has scored 1 or fewer goals in 3 straight matches across all competitions.
  • It’s been a struggle for Panama on the attack, as they are 35th in big chances created (3) and 37th in shots on target per match (2.5), per FotMob.
  • On the defensive end of the pitch, Panama has failed to record a clean sheet in nine straight matches.
  • Before being blanked by Ghana, England combined for 7 goals across their previous two matches. That includes a 4-goal showing against Croatia to begin the World Cup.
  • Besides ranking fifth in average possession (65.3%), the Three Lions are fifth in shots on target per match (7.0), and 11th in big chances created (9).
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Panama vs. England Lineups for World Cup 2026 – Saturday, June 27

Here are the projected Panama vs. England lineups for Saturday's World Cup group stage match. Lineups are not official and are based on historical data.

Panama Lineup vs. England Today

Projected Formation: 3-4-3

  • Goalkeeper: Orlando Mosquera
  • Defense: Andrés Andrade, José Córdoba, Jiovany Ramos
  • Midfield: César Blackman, Yoel Bárcenas, Carlos Harvey, Amir Murillo
  • Forwards: José Luis Rodríguez, Cecilio Waterman, Ismael Díaz

England Lineup vs. Panama Today

RB Reece James won’t be available for England and could miss some time. However, CM Elliot Anderson and CM Declan Rice are fit to start on Saturday.

Projected Formation: 4-2-3-1

  • Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
  • Defense: Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guéhi, Ezri Konsa, Djed Spence
  • Midfield: Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham
  • Forwards: Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka

Panama vs. England Picks, Player Stats for World Cup: 6/27/26

Here are the top Panama vs. England player picks to target on Saturday, June 27. Today’s World Cup 2026 picks are headlined by Harry Kane and Declan Rice.

England ST Harry Kane vs. Panama 

Harry Kane Projections via PrizePicks: 4.5 Shots, 2 Shots on Target, 1.5 Goals (Demon), 17.5 Fantasy Score

  • Kane was limited to only 3 shots in the scoreless draw, but he racked up 7 shots against Croatia in England’s opening match.
  • Plus, Kane had 3 shots on target in the win over Croatia and could be primed to rebound against Panama.
  • Kane is leading the Three Lions in shots per 90 (5.0) and shots on target per 90 (2.0).
  • It was a 2-goal performance for Kane against Croatia, and with England still needing to ensure they win Group L, Kane might be pushing for goals.
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England CM Declan Rice vs. Panama 

Declan Rice Projections via PrizePicks: 2.5 Shots Assisted, 0.5 Fouls (Goblin), 0.5 Goal + Assist (Demon)

  • Rice has been one of the best playmakers in the World Cup, notching the second-most chances created (10).
  • The Arsenal midfielder is a physical player when defending, and he’s picked up 1 foul in each of England’s first two group-stage matches.
  • Rice has the second-most xA per 90 (0.25) on England’s roster, and he’s never afraid to take shots from outside the box.
  • Even if Saka returns to the starting XI, Rice still figures to handle some set pieces.
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England would love to produce a lopsided win to emerge as the victors of Group L and recover from a scoreless draw against Ghana. Can Panama put up a fight despite already having their bags packed?

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