The Three Lions have secured their spot in the last 32, but it was a nervy ride for England fans as they anxiously watched on from afar. Manager Thomas Tuchel's bold experimentations paid off, with Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers shining in midfield alongside World Cup debutant Jarell Quansah at right-back, who stepped up to replace the injured Reece James.
The Panamanian challenge was expected to be a formality, but a 4-0 win proved England's class. The Three Lions dominated possession and created several scoring opportunities, with Bukayo Saka providing width down the flanks and Harry Kane's clinical finishing sending a statement of intent to the rest of the group.
Meanwhile, Scotland's hopes remain on a knife-edge after being held by the United Arab Emirates in their own bid for knockout stage qualification. The Tartan Army will be anxiously awaiting the outcome of Tuesday's match against Wales, knowing that a draw could send them crashing out of the tournament at the first hurdle.
Further drama is brewing as Cape Verde face Argentina, with the African nation seeking to pull off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. If they succeed, it would rank alongside some of the greatest surprises in tournament lore – including Saudi Arabia's 2018 shock over Argentina and Cameroon's stunning victory against the same opponent all those years ago.
The knockout stages promise to be a thrilling spectacle, with Canada set to take on South Africa in an eagerly anticipated match. Both teams will make history as they compete in their maiden World Cup knockout tie, one of them destined for glory at the expense of the other.