Panama - England 0-2: Decided in 5 Minutes, Clinched Top Spot

England secured first place in Group L of the 2026 World Cup by defeating Panama 2-0, with goals coming in a decisive five-minute span. For nearly an hour, the "Three Lions" controlled the ball, seeking a goal against a well-organized Panamanian defense, but struggled to break through. The breakthrough finally came in the 61st minute when Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham found himself in the right place inside the box after a corner kick. He finished with a close-range shot, giving his team a 1-0 lead. England didn't settle for the lead and sealed the victory and the group's top spot five minutes later. Captain Harry Kane capitalized on excellent team play, getting into a scoring position and calmly finishing with a placed shot to make it 2-0. This goal also held historical significance for Kane, marking his 11th World Cup goal. He surpassed Gary Lineker (10 goals) to become England's all-time leading scorer in the tournament, adding another remarkable achievement to his impressive career. The article also briefly mentions other match results, including Croatia's 2-1 win over Ghana and the lineups for the match between DR Congo and Uzbekistan.