Panama and England meet in a World Cup 2026 group-stage fixture on 27 June 2026, with the head-to-head record between these two sides extremely limited ahead of kick-off. England arrive as heavy favourites on paper, ranked 4th in the world, while Panama sit at 42nd — a gap that reflects the contrasting trajectories of two nations at very different stages of their international development.
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Head-to-Head Record
Panama and England have met just once in recorded history, making this a very limited head-to-head sample. That sole encounter came at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where England ran out 6-1 winners. England have therefore won the only meeting between the sides, with Panama scoring once and conceding six — producing an average of 7.0 goals per meeting, though one match is far too small a sample to draw meaningful patterns from. Given the scarcity of direct history, recent form and the wider tournament context carry far greater weight in assessing this fixture.
| Date | Match | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2018 | England vs Panama | 6-1 | 2018 |
Panama: Recent Form
Panama head into this fixture having won just 2 of their last 6 matches (W2 D1 L3), accumulating 1.17 points per game across that run. They have scored 9 goals but conceded 12, averaging 2.0 goals against per match — and they have not kept a single clean sheet in their last six outings. Two of those six matches ended without a Panama goal. Their most recent result was a 0-1 home defeat to Croatia on 23 June 2026, following a 0-1 loss away to Ghana on 17 June. Their best showing in this period was a 4-2 home win over the Dominican Republic on 4 June.
- 23 Jun 2026 — Panama vs Croatia (H): 0-1 (L)
- 17 Jun 2026 — Ghana vs Panama (A): 0-1 (L)
- 6 Jun 2026 — Panama vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (H): 1-1 (D)
- 4 Jun 2026 — Panama vs Dominican Republic (H): 4-2 (W)
England: Recent Form
England come into this match in solid, if not flawless, shape — winning 3 of their last 6 (W3 D2 L1) for 1.83 points per game. They have scored 9 goals and conceded just 4 across that stretch, keeping 3 clean sheets and averaging only 0.67 goals against per match. Their most recent result was a 0-0 draw with Ghana on 23 June 2026, but prior to that they had strung together three consecutive wins including a 4-2 victory over Croatia on 17 June and a 3-0 win against Costa Rica on 10 June. England failed to score in two of their six matches.
- 23 Jun 2026 — England vs Ghana (H): 0-0 (D)
- 17 Jun 2026 — England vs Croatia (H): 4-2 (W)
- 10 Jun 2026 — England vs Costa Rica (H): 3-0 (W)
- 6 Jun 2026 — England vs New Zealand (H): 1-0 (W)
Form and Record at a Glance
- Head-to-head: 1 meeting played — England 1 win, Panama 0 wins, 0 draws (England won 6-1 in 2018).
- Panama’s last 6: W2 D1 L3 — 1.17 points per game, 9 goals scored, 12 conceded, 0 clean sheets.
- England’s last 6: W3 D2 L1 — 1.83 points per game, 9 goals scored, 4 conceded, 3 clean sheets.
- Panama’s defensive record: Conceding an average of 2.0 goals per match over their last six, with no clean sheets in that run.
- England’s defensive record: Averaging just 0.67 goals against per match over their last six, with three shutouts.
- World rankings: England 4th, Panama 42nd — a difference of 38 places heading into the fixture.
How Panama and England Compare
Despite sharing an identical goals-scored figure of 9 over their respective last six matches, the two sides diverge sharply at the other end of the pitch — England have conceded just 4 times compared to Panama’s 12, and their three clean sheets stand in stark contrast to Panama’s none. England’s superior points-per-game return of 1.83 against Panama’s 1.17 reflects a more consistent recent run, with Gareth Southgate’s side having lost just once in six. Panama, by contrast, have lost three of their last six and head into the match having been beaten in each of their two most recent fixtures.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between Panama and England?
Panama and England have met just once in recorded history. England won that match 6-1 at the 2018 World Cup, with Panama yet to record a win or a draw against England.
When do Panama and England play at the 2026 World Cup?
Panama and England are scheduled to face each other on 27 June 2026 as part of the World Cup 2026 group stage.
What is Panama’s recent form heading into the match?
Panama have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last six matches, with their most recent results being back-to-back defeats — 0-1 at home to Croatia and 0-1 away to Ghana.
What is England’s recent form ahead of the World Cup 2026 fixture?
England have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last six matches, keeping three clean sheets and conceding an average of just 0.67 goals per game across that period.