- Stage
- Group L
- Date
- Capacity
- 83K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Sat, Jun 27, 5:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00 PM
Mexico City
Sat, Jun 27, 3:00 PM
London (UK)
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 PM
The teams
Venue: MetLife Stadium
FIFA tournament name New York New Jersey Stadium — capacity 82,500, open-air. The match is hosted in East Rutherford (New York metro).
Transit on match day
NJ Transit Meadowlands rail from Penn Station / Secaucus, ~25 min match-day shuttles
Climate (June 2026)
Warm, humid East Coast summer — 22-30°C, occasional thunderstorms
Airports
Newark (EWR) · JFK · LaGuardia (LGA)
Where to stay
Midtown Manhattan, Hoboken, Jersey City Newport
Full travel guide: East Rutherford (New York metro) World Cup 2026 host city →
Group L standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🏴 England | #4 |
| 2 | 🇭🇷 Croatia | #11 |
| 3 | 🇵🇦 Panama | #33 |
| 4 | 🇬🇭 Ghana | #74 |
Other Group L fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group L Jun 17 · 23:00 UTC
Ghana vs Panama
Group L Jun 17 · 20:00 UTC
England vs Croatia
Group L Jun 23 · 20:00 UTC
England vs Ghana
Group L Jun 23 · 23:00 UTC
Panama vs Croatia
Group L Jun 27 · 21:00 UTC
Croatia vs Ghana
Other matches on
5 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group J 02:00 UTC (next day) · Kansas City Stadium
Algeria vs Austria
Group J 02:00 UTC (next day) · Dallas Stadium
Jordan vs Argentina
Group L 21:00 UTC · Philadelphia Stadium
Croatia vs Ghana
Group K 23:30 UTC · Miami Stadium
Colombia vs Portugal
Group K 23:30 UTC · Atlanta Stadium
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan
Other matches at MetLife Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group C Jun 13 · 22:00 UTC
Brazil vs Morocco
Group I Jun 16 · 19:00 UTC
France vs Senegal
Group I Jun 22 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Norway vs Senegal
Group E Jun 25 · 20:00 UTC
Ecuador vs Germany
R32 Jun 30 · 21:00 UTC
Group I winner vs Best Group C/D/F/G/H third-placed team
Panama vs England — FAQ
When is Panama vs England kicking off?
June 27, 2026 at 21:00 UTC (MetLife Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Panama vs England being played?
MetLife Stadium (FIFA tournament name: New York New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford (New York metro). Capacity 82,500, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group L fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Panama's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. TVMax · RPC is the primary broadcaster in Panama.
How do I get to MetLife Stadium on match day?
NJ Transit Meadowlands rail from Penn Station / Secaucus, ~25 min match-day shuttles
Who else is in Group L?
England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Sat, Jun 27, 5:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Sat, Jun 27, 2:00 PM · Mexico City: Sat, Jun 27, 3:00 PM · London (UK): Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 PM