Panama vs England — World Cup 2026 in New York/New Jersey
Panama vs England kicks off on June 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (Eastern Time) at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. The venue is known as New York New Jersey Stadiumduring the World Cup under FIFA's clean-venue policy. Stadium capacity is 82,500. This is a Group L group-stage fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Below is the match-day travel brief: how to get to the stadium, where to stay in New York/New Jersey, what the trip will cost, and related fixtures at the same venue and for both teams. For the full city playbook, see the New York/New Jersey travel guide, or jump to the full World Cup 2026 schedule.
Last updated: April 2026
Match details
- Date
- June 23, 2026
- Kickoff
- 8:00 PM ET
- Stadium
- MetLife Stadium (FIFA name: New York New Jersey Stadium)
- Capacity
- 82,500
- Group
- Group L
How do I get to MetLife Stadium for Panama vs England?
MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, 8 miles (13 km) west of Midtown Manhattan. NJ Transit match-day trains from Penn Station via Secaucus Junction reach Meadowlands Station in 25 minutes for USD $5.50 each way. Expect heavy crowds after the final whistle.
For the full match-day transport playbook, read the full New York/New Jersey guide →
Where should I stay for Panama vs England in New York/New Jersey?
Midtown Manhattan gives direct NJ Transit access via Penn Station at USD $400-700/night. Jersey City and Hoboken are cheaper at USD $280-450 with fast PATH/NJT links to Secaucus.
See neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood pricing and booking timing in the full New York/New Jersey accommodation section →
What does Panama vs England cost to attend?
Group-stage face-value tickets in New York/New Jersey start around USD $120 (Category 4) and run to USD $620+ for Category 1. Add flights, 3-4 nights accommodation at the ranges above, match-day transport, and USD $60-100/day for food and drink. Use the calculator for a personalised total based on your origin city and group size.
Open the cost calculator →What other matches are being played in New York/New Jersey?
- Brazil vs Morocco — June 13, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
- France vs Senegal — June 16, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
- Norway vs Senegal — June 22, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
- France vs Norway — June 27, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
What other World Cup matches is Panama playing?
- Panama vs Croatia — June 17, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
- Panama vs Ghana — June 27, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Boston (Gillette Stadium)
What other World Cup matches is England playing?
- England vs Ghana — June 17, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Boston (Gillette Stadium)
- England vs Croatia — June 27, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Panama vs England at the World Cup 2026?
- Panama vs England kicks off on June 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (Eastern Time) as part of Group L in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.
- Where is Panama vs England being played?
- The match is at MetLife Stadium (FIFA tournament name: New York New Jersey Stadium) in New York/New Jersey. Stadium capacity is 82,500.
- How do I get to MetLife Stadium for World Cup 2026?
- MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, 8 miles (13 km) west of Midtown Manhattan. NJ Transit match-day trains from Penn Station via Secaucus Junction reach Meadowlands Station in 25 minutes for USD $5.50 each way. Expect heavy crowds after the final whistle.
- Where should I stay for Panama vs England in New York/New Jersey?
- Midtown Manhattan gives direct NJ Transit access via Penn Station at USD $400-700/night. Jersey City and Hoboken are cheaper at USD $280-450 with fast PATH/NJT links to Secaucus.
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