David Beckham, John Terry & Juan Mata in attendance for England vs Panama at FIFA World Cup 2026

Both sides failed to break the deadlock in the first half of the England vs Panama game.

England are currently playing against Panama in their last group stage game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Both sides have had their opportunities in the first half.

England and Panama both came close to scoring on a couple of occasions. However, all their attempts ended on the unlucky side, and the deadlock remains untouched in the Group L clash.

Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford, who played against Panama, made interesting runs but failed to score for one reason or another. The Three Lions’ wingers have failed to keep their shots on target, while Panama’s defence has managed to keep Harry Kane silent.

While the group-stage game was in full swing, Chelsea icons John Terry and Juan Mata were prevented from attending.

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John Terry and Juan Mata at England vs Panama in the FIFA World Cup 2026

Former English captain and defender John Terry is currently at MetLife Stadium, watching the Three Lions play their last group stage game.

Apart from the Chelsea icon, former Manchester United and Spain midfielder Juan Mata was also spotted in attendance in East Rutherford. Mata was spotted sitting alongside former Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth for the England game. David Beckham was also there.

Meanwhile, in the other game of Group L between Croatia and Ghana, the deadlock was broken by Inter Milan midfielder Petar Sucic. The 22-year-old became the first player in the ongoing World Cup campaign to score a goal against the Black Stars.

As things stand currently, Croatia will top Group L with six points, followed by Thomas Tuchel’s England in second and Ghana in third. Even in that situation, all three teams will qualify for the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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