PANAMA CITY (Interstat) — England faces Panama on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in a World Cup match that pits an undefeated but recently stagnant English side against a Panama team desperate to reverse consecutive losses. The game, organized by FIFA, is set for 8 p.m. local time at Estadio Rommel Fernández. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for England. England enters the match after a scoreless draw with Ghana on Tuesday, June 23, snapping a seven-match winning streak dating to June 2025. Prior to that, England routed Croatia 4-2 on June 17, and posted a series of dominant qualifying results: wins over Albania (2-0), Serbia (2-0), Latvia (5-0), Serbia again (5-0) and Andorra twice (2-0 and 1-0). The defense has been stingy, allowing only two goals in eight matches. Panama, the home side, is coming off a 1-0 loss to Croatia on Tuesday, following a 1-0 defeat to Ghana on June 17. But their earlier form showed resilience: a 3-0 victory over El Salvador in November, a 3-2 win against Guatemala, draws with Suriname (1-1) and Guatemala (1-1), and clean-sheet wins over Nicaragua (3-0) and Belize (2-0). The Panamanians have struggled to score recently, managing one goal in their last three matches, but their defense held Croatia to a single tally. Key players for England include forward Harry Kane, who scored in the 4-2 win over Croatia, and midfielder Jude Bellingham, whose creative play has been vital. Panama will rely on captain Aníbal Godoy to anchor the midfield and striker José Luis Rodríguez to break a scoring drought. Panama has never defeated England in competitive play. The teams last met during the 2018 World Cup group stage, a 6-1 England victory. A repeat would dent Panama’s hopes of advancing, while England aims to build momentum after the Ghana draw. Saturday’s match promises a contrast in styles: England’s possession-based attack against Panama’s countering approach. With a spot in the knockout rounds potentially on the line, both sides have ample motivation. The simulator’s projection suggests a close contest, but England’s depth and recent history give them the edge.