Declan Rice is benched for England's FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Panama on June 27.
The Arsenal midfielder limped off the field after a goalless draw against Ghana.

What happened?

England opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 win against Croatia.
They had defensive problems but secured three points.

Why it matters for Declan Rice

Declan Rice's injury forced Thomas Tuchel to make changes to the squad.
Jude Bellingham will accompany Elliot Anderson in the defensive midfield area.

What comes next?

The England national football team will face Panama at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford are set to start for the Three Lions.

The Englishmen are under pressure due to their underwhelming performance against Ghana.
They will be looking to secure a win and a berth in the round of 32.

Thomas Tuchel's men will be looking for a win to help them advance.
The match takes place on June 27 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.

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The England national football team last faced Panama in 2018 and secured a 6-1 win.
They will be looking to bag a similar result this time around.

The Three Lions won the prestigious title back in 1966.
Led by Thomas Tuchel, they will be looking to make a strong run in the tournament.

The New York-New Jersey Stadium will witness the 2026 FIFA World Cup clash.
The match is expected to be a thrilling encounter between the two teams.