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Bellingham, Kane score as England beat Panama to reach World Cup last 32 By AFP June 28, 2026 02:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England forward Harry Kane scores his team's second goal past Panama's goa …
Bellingham, Kane score as England beat Panama to reach World Cup last 32Citizen Digital
… England, level on four points with Ghana after two games, take on Panama at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford looking for a victory to boost their chances of claiming top spot in Group L. …
England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap upThe Standard
… England, level on four points with Ghana after two games, take on Panama at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford looking for a victory to boost their chances of claiming top spot in Group L.In Miami, Portugal enter their clash Group K with leaders Colombia knowing that only a w …
England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap upCitizen Digital
… They got exactly out of the game what they played for, couldn't quite break them down." England are still heavy favourites to win the group and face a third-placed team in the last 32, with Panama their next opponents in New Jersey on Saturday. …
Bellingham rues England's 'second game fever' after Ghana drawCitizen Digital
… They got exactly out of the game what they played for, couldn't quite break them down." England are still heavy favourites to win the group and face a third-placed team in the last 32, with Panama their next opponents in New Jersey on Saturday. …
Bellingham rues England's 'second game fever' after Ghana drawThe Standard
… All they need do now is safely negotiate their final group fixture against Panama at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday, and they can turn their attentions to the knockout rounds. …
England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup drawThe Standard
… Mexico, USA, Germany and Argentina are already guaranteed to win their groups, while Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia, Jordan and Panama know they are out. …
Ghosts of Gijon linger as new World Cup format encourages collusionThe Standard
… In the end, Ante Budimir's 54th minute goal proved enough to see off the spirited Central Americans."You cannot win a match if you don't score," said Panama's Danish-born coach Thomas Christiansen. …
Panama out of World Cup after defeat to CroatiaThe Standard
… England meanwhile were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana that meant their bid to reach the last 32 comes down to their final group game against Panama, who were eliminated by a 1-0 loss to Croatia. …
Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phaseThe Standard
… Tuchel also admitted that the match could serve as a "reality check", even if the outcome is hardly too problematic for England -- they have four points from two games and a win against Panama at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday will clinch progress to the last 32 as group winners …
Tuchel insists England remain on course at World Cup despite Ghana drawEngland manager Thomas Tuchel said the team can overcome historical World Cup pain at Estadio Azteca by eliminating Mexico in a 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match on Sunday, 40 years after Diego Maradona's "hand of God" goal eliminated England in that same stadium.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team can overcome historical World Cup pain at Estadio Azteca by eliminating Mexico in a 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match on Sunday, 40 years after Diego Maradona's "hand of God" goal eliminated England in that same stadium.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane scored two late goals to rescue England from a 2-1 defeat against the Democratic Republic of Congo in a Round of 32 match in Atlanta, securing their place in the World Cup last 16. England will face co-hosts Mexico in the next round on Sunday.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, both over 40, will meet for the first time as outfield players aged over 40 at a World Cup when Portugal face Croatia in the last-32 clash on Friday. Both players face questions about whether their veteran status benefits or burdens their teams' tournament hopes.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history as the first two outfield players aged over 40 to face each other at a World Cup when Portugal take on Croatia in the last-32. Both players, once Real Madrid teammates, have shown their age despite their status as national heroes, though Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan to become the first player to score at six World Cups.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham said the team achieved their objective of winning their World Cup group after a 2-0 victory over Panama, but warned there was still significant room for improvement ahead of the knockout stage.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England coach Thomas Tuchel commended Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid star scored and provided an assist in a 2-0 World Cup victory over Panama, describing him as being "in a sweet spot" following a recent injury.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to claim second spot in Group L and secure passage to the World Cup last 32, with Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic scoring after Ghana equalized through Derrick Luckassen.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 on Saturday to secure second place in Group L and progress to the World Cup knockout stages. Goals from Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic, sandwiching a Ghana equalizer, secured the 2018 runners-up a last-32 clash against the Group K runner-up in Toronto on Thursday.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will play each other in the opening game of the World Cup knockout round at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, marking the first time either nation has reached this stage of the tournament. South Africa advanced after a 1-0 win against South Korea following an opening loss to Mexico, while Canada progressed despite a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland in their final group game.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
A June 2026 Court of Appeal judgment in Commissioner of Domestic Taxes vs Del Monte Kenya Limited has clarified how foreign exchange losses should be treated under Kenyan tax law, particularly for businesses using foreign currency loans for operational purposes.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half as England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium, securing top place in Group L and advancing to the last 32. Kane's goal was his third of the tournament, moving him to 11 World Cup goals for England.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England, level on four points with Ghana after two games, face Panama at MetLife Stadium seeking a victory to claim top spot in Group L. Portugal enter their Group K clash with leaders Colombia knowing only a win will enable them to leapfrog the South Americans into first place.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England, level on four points with Ghana, face Panama aiming for top spot in Group L, while Portugal take on Colombia knowing only a win will let them leapfrog into first place in Group K. Both nations have shown inconsistency, mixing laboured performances with moments of quality.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
England drew 0-0 with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with Jude Bellingham attributing the result to "second game fever"—a pattern where England wins their opening match before drawing their second game in major tournaments.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England was held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their second World Cup group match on Tuesday in Foxborough, with Jude Bellingham attributing the result to "second game fever" — a recurring pattern where England wins their opening match before drawing the second in major tournaments.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in a World Cup match, leaving them with work to do as they bid to progress as Group L winners. Despite dominating possession with 19 shots to Ghana's two, England failed to score, with late attempts from Nico O'Reilly and Harry Kane hitting the woodwork.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
The expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams and the return of third-place sides to the knockout stage has created situations where teams could benefit from drawing their final group matches, echoing concerns from the 1982 "disgrace of Gijon" when West Germany and Austria colluded against Algeria.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Panama were knocked out of World Cup contention after Croatia defeated them 1-0, with Ante Budimir scoring in the 54th minute. Panama's coach Thomas Christiansen said his team was unable to convert chances, though he expressed pride in their performance against the higher-ranked side.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil will seek to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup against Scotland as the tournament shifts to six games a day. Carlo Ancelotti's side expect to progress, though Scotland aims to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
England drew 0-0 with Ghana at the World Cup on Tuesday despite dominating possession with 79 per cent, according to coach Thomas Tuchel, who said his team lacked a cutting edge but remained on course in their quest to win the tournament.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
England will aim to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday against Ghana in Group L, seeking to build on a 4-2 win over Croatia. Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England face Ghana in Group L on Tuesday aiming to secure a place in the World Cup last 32, a day after Argentina and France advanced. Portugal look to kickstart their campaign after an opening draw, while England seek to build on their 4-2 win over Croatia.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Illegal fishing costs the world economy up to $50 billion yearly. Fifteen countries signed the Mombasa Declaration in Mombasa last week, calling for greater transparency in vessel ownership, fishing authorizations, and catch activity to close enforcement gaps that allow illegal operators to work in international waters.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
In central Gaza, where power outages are frequent and neighborhoods remain devastated from a two-year war, residents gathered in darkness to watch World Cup matches on a brightly lit screen, with Belgian and Egyptian fans united in their passion for the tournament. A Palestinian Football Association member described the World Cup as not trivial for Gazans.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England launched their World Cup campaign with a 4–2 victory over Croatia, with Harry Kane scoring twice including a penalty and equalling Gary Lineker's England World Cup goal record. Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. Ghana edged Panama, and Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals after the break.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Fifteen countries from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Pacific have adopted the Mombasa Declaration at the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, committing to improve transparency in global fisheries and strengthen efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The declaration calls on coastal and flag states to improve vessel information collection and sharing, and supports the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, facing rape trial charges in Britain, lost a court challenge seeking to enter Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. Ottawa denied him a visa over the British charges.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, fifteen countries signed the "Mombasa Declaration" committing to improved collection and sharing of information on fishing vessels' movement, activity, and ownership to combat illegal and destructive fishing. Local Kenyan fishermen report that large foreign-crewed trawlers are destroying fish stocks and damaging the marine environment.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →