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England Beats Panama 2-0, Kane Nears Golden Boot

6/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

England beat Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium on June 27, 2026, clinching Group L.
Harry Kane scored 11th World Cup goal, tying Jurgen Klinsmann at 82 goals and leaving him two behind Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot.
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring from a corner and called Kane the best England player ever.
England will face likely Group I or K third-place team Senegal in the round of 32 in Atlanta on Wednesday.

History

Historical Context

In 1966, Alf Ramsey led England to a 4-2 extra-time win over West Germany at Wembley, delivering the nation’s only World Cup title and a historic Geoff Hurst hat-trick. Six decades later, Harry Kane equaled Jurgen Klinsmann’s 82-goal record at MetLife Stadium in June 2026, setting up a knockout clash with Senegal and reviving hopes of repeating the 1966 triumph.

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Story summary

England beat Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium on June 27, 2026, clinching Group L.
Harry Kane scored 11th World Cup goal, tying Jurgen Klinsmann at 82 goals and leaving him two behind Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot.
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring from a corner and called Kane the best England player ever.
England will face likely Group I or K third-place team Senegal in the round of 32 in Atlanta on Wednesday.

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