World Cup 2026: England can qualify for the knockout rounds tonight – here’s how (opens original article in a new tab)

England could secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout stages tonight depending on results from other groups, needing to beat Panama and outperform Ghana's match against Croatia.

• England could qualify for 2026 World Cup knockout stages tonight if third-placed teams in four groups finish with three points.
• England leads Group L with four points, needing to beat Panama and outperform Ghana's result against Croatia.
• Results from Group E, F, and D matches tonight and early tomorrow will determine England's advancement.