Tuchel breaks Panama's resistance as World Cup journey ends

Panama's World Cup ended with a 2–0 defeat to England in the Group L finale, and Thomas Tuchel was the difference. England's manager took matters into his own hands, scoring one and setting up another to break open a match Panama had kept tight through the first half. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham found the net after the interval, and Panama's elimination was sealed, three losses, no path to the knockout rounds. The disciplined defensive shape held firm under heavy pressure until Tuchel stepped in and unblocked the game himself.