The England national team's goalkeeper set a World Cup record
England national team goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has set a new record for the national team at the World Cup. He has become the player with the most appearances for England at the world’s premier soccer tournament.
The Everton goalkeeper has surpassed England legend Peter Shilton, who played in 17 matches across three World Cups. Pickford now has 18 appearances to his credit.
The “number one” goalkeeper for Thomas Tuchel’s team has now played in his third World Cup. For the second time since the 2018 World Cup, he has reached the semifinals. In total, Pickford has played 90 matches for the England national team.
At the World Cup, which is being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, both semifinal matchups have been determined. In the first semifinal, France will face Spain, while in the other match, England and Argentina will compete for a spot in the final.
The first semifinalist was determined yesterday at the World Cup. The French national team confidently defeated Morocco 2–0 and became the first team to secure a spot among the tournament’s top four.
Meanwhile, FIFA has decided to sell fans pieces of turf from the stadium that will host the 2026 World Cup final. Prices will start at $450, and the most expensive collector’s sets will cost up to $3,000.
