Looking for live World Cup football in Tunbridge Wells tonight? The Bedford's Fanzo venue schedule lists two FIFA World Cup 26™ fixtures for Saturday 27th June: Panama vs England and Croatia vs Ghana, both kicking off at 10pm.
📺 Today's confirmed Fanzo fixtures at The Bedford
- 22:00 — Panama vs England — FIFA World Cup 26™ — Big Screen + Sound
- 22:00 — Croatia vs Ghana — FIFA World Cup 26™ — Sound
This post covers only the fixtures currently shown on The Bedford's Fanzo venue widget for Saturday 27th June.
Panama vs England preview — 10pm
This is the headline game at The Bedford tonight: Panama vs England on the Big Screen with Sound. England are already well placed after beating Croatia and drawing with Ghana, but Thomas Tuchel's side still have work to do to confirm top spot in Group L.
What’s at stake: England go through as group winners with a victory, unless Ghana beat Croatia by two goals or more. A draw should still be enough for qualification, but winning the group offers a cleaner route into the last 32. Panama are out after defeats to Ghana and Croatia, so their motivation is pride, a first World Cup point, and the chance to frustrate one of the tournament favourites.
The tactical question is whether England can break down a compact Panama block after being held 0-0 by Ghana. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham remain the obvious danger men, but width and tempo from the supporting attackers could matter just as much.
Team news and injuries
England: Reece James is expected to miss out after hamstring discomfort against Ghana. Declan Rice has also been managing a knock, so Kobbie Mainoo could come into the midfield if England choose not to risk him. Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford are pushing for starts, while Nico O'Reilly and Djed Spence are options in the full-back reshuffle.
Panama: Adalberto Carrasquilla remains the major concern with an adductor problem and is unlikely to be rushed back with Panama already eliminated. Captain Anibal Godoy has had limited minutes because of match fitness, while Amir Murillo, Edgar Barcenas and Jose Fajardo are among the key names expected to carry Panama's threat.
Croatia vs Ghana preview — 10pm
Croatia vs Ghana is also on The Bedford's Fanzo schedule tonight, shown with sound. This is the other Group L decider and it matters hugely for England's final position as well as the knockout hopes of both sides.
What’s at stake: Ghana are unbeaten after beating Panama and drawing with England, and a win could even take them above England if the Three Lions slip. Croatia recovered from their 4-2 defeat to England by edging Panama 1-0, so they know victory should be enough to secure progression, while a draw may leave them sweating on the wider third-place table.
Expect a proper contrast: Croatia's control and experience through Luka Modric and the midfield unit against Ghana's compact structure, athletic counters and physical front line. Ghana's clean sheet against England showed they can live without the ball and still look dangerous when space opens up.
Team news and injuries
Croatia: no major fresh absentee has been widely confirmed. Zlatko Dalic may keep faith with the core that beat Panama, with Ante Budimir pushing for a start after scoring the winner from the bench. Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Josko Gvardiol and Dominik Livakovic remain central to Croatia's spine.
Ghana: Ghana came through the England draw with no headline injury crisis reported. Carlos Queiroz is expected to lean again on a disciplined 5-4-1/compact mid-block, with Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey and Mohammed Salisu among the players who can swing the game.
Watch World Cup football at The Bedford tonight
If you are searching for a sports pub in Tunbridge Wells showing England tonight, The Bedford is showing the Fanzo-confirmed fixtures above, including Panama vs England on the Big Screen with Sound.
Join us from 10pm for a big Saturday night of World Cup football, cold pints, Marlowe’s burgers and a proper match-night atmosphere in the centre of Tunbridge Wells.
Join us for England on the Big Screen tonight
Panama vs England and Croatia vs Ghana both kick off at 10pm. Arrive early for the best spot, especially for the Big Screen game.
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