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Jordan Pickford set to break England World Cup appearance record against Norway

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 5:55 AM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Jordan Pickford set to break England World Cup appearance record against Norway
Summary

Jordan Pickford is poised to make his 18th World Cup appearance for England in the quarter-final against Norway in Miami, surpassing Peter Shilton's previous record. The 32-year-old goalkeeper has solidified his status as England's first choice, especially after a standout performance in a 3-2 victory over Mexico. With 89 international caps, Pickford has achieved impressive statistics, including 44 clean sheets and only two errors leading to goals. Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson emphasized Pickford's consistent performance and evolution as a player, hinting at the importance of his experience in major tournaments. England head coach Thomas Tuchel has also backed Pickford as his top choice despite other goalkeeping contenders.

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By the Numbers
  • •Pickford will surpass Peter Shilton's World Cup appearance record.
  • •He has maintained a strong clean sheet record in the Premier League.
  • •Pickford has performed consistently well over multiple tournaments.
  • •Robinson highlights Pickford's maturity and development as a goalkeeper.
  • •Tuchel has continued to support Pickford as England's number one.
Latest Updates
  • 5:55 AMYahoo Sports — Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?
  • 5:55 AMBBC Sport — Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?
What they're saying
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Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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