Panama vs England
Panama vs England preview
Panama vs England is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group L. Panama (Seed #48) face England (#45) on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. With both sides ranked within 3 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500) is the open-roof home of the New York Giants, New York Jets (NFL). It sits 2m above sea level in New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford). June/July temperatures in New York average a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Panama have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). England have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Panama vs England — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Panama | England |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #48 | #45 |
| Confederation | CONCACAF | UEFA |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Panama vs England data
// Fetch live data for Panama vs England
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-27',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 27
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Panama vs England at the 2026 World Cup?
Panama vs England is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, kicking off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:00:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford).
What stage is Panama vs England?
Panama vs England is a Group Stage fixture in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Panama vs England?
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500, opened 2010, open roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford) hosts Panama vs England.
Who is favoured to win Panama vs England?
England go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #45, with Panama seeded #48. England's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Panama's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Panama vs England are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Panama vs England?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Panama vs England in my timezone?
Panama vs England kicks off at Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Panama vs England stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-27) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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