England face Panama tonight in their final
World Cup 2026 group game.
Kick-off: 10pm BST — Saturday 27 June
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
UK Channel: ITV1 and ITVX (free)
What Is At Stake Tonight
England are already qualified for the Round of 32
following their 4-2 win over Croatia
and 0-0 draw with Ghana. Ghana are also through.
Tonight is about group position.
Topping Group L puts England on a significantly
easier side of the bracket for the knockout rounds.
Finishing second makes the route to the final harder,
with potential clashes against stronger opponents earlier.
Panama have lost both their group games
and are eliminated. England are heavy favourites.
How to Watch in the UK (Free)
ITV1 — Live from 9:30pm BST
ITVX — Free live stream from 9:30pm BST
Kick-off: 10pm BST
Free with a free ITV account. No subscription needed.
| Device | How to Watch |
|---|---|
| Smart TV | ITVX app (free download) |
| Firestick | ITVX app from Firestick App Store |
| iPhone/iPad | ITVX app from App Store |
| Android | ITVX app from Google Play |
| PC/Mac | itvx.com — free account |
What Happens Next for England
The Round of 32 begins tomorrow June 28.
If England top Group L tonight:
Their Round of 32 path stays on the favourable
side of the bracket.
If England finish second:
The knockout route becomes considerably harder
with earlier potential clashes against top seeds.
Every England knockout match will be on
BBC or ITV in the UK — completely free.
Watching From Outside the UK
ITVX is geoblocked outside the UK.
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Tonight's Full World Cup Schedule (UK Times)
| Match | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Panama vs England | 10pm BST | ITV |
| Croatia vs Ghana | 10pm BST | BBC |
| Colombia vs Portugal | 12:30am BST | BBC |
| DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | 12:30am BST | ITV |
| Algeria vs Austria | 3am BST | BBC |
| Jordan vs Argentina | 3am BST | ITV |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is England vs Panama UK?
10pm BST tonight, Saturday 27 June.
Pre-match on ITV from 9:30pm BST.
Is England vs Panama free to watch?
Yes. ITV1 and ITVX show it free.
You need a free ITVX account to stream online.
Has England qualified for the Round of 32?
Yes. England qualified after their first two matches.
Tonight decides their group position and knockout path.
Can I watch England vs Panama on Firestick?
Yes. Download the free ITVX app from the
Firestick App Store and stream live.
See our Firestick setup guide →
How do I watch England World Cup from abroad?
ITVX is blocked outside the UK.
Smart Live TV works from any country
with no VPN required.
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