England’s national soccer team defeated Panama 2-0 on Saturday, winning its World Cup group. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half, securing the team’s spot in the knockout phase.
England’s Path to the Knockout Phase
The team, led by coach Thomas Tuchel, finished the group stage with two wins and a draw, earning seven points. England will play its round of 32 match against Congo on Wednesday in Atlanta.
Bellingham and Kane’s goals came in the 62nd and 67th minutes, respectively. Bellingham’s goal was his third in the World Cup, while Kane’s was his 82nd international goal, a record for England.
England’s victory was met with enthusiasm from its fans, who filled the stadium with red-and-white Cross of St. George signs. The team’s supporters also sang the Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’ in celebration of Bellingham’s goal.
England’s next match will be against Congo, with the winner advancing to face Mexico or Ecuador in the next round. If England had finished second in its group, it would have faced Portugal, with the winner meeting Spain, Austria, or Algeria.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
