Pickford matches Shilton's record for most England World Cup appearances

England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has reached a significant milestone, matching the record for the most appearances by an English player in the FIFA World Cup. He now holds 17 caps, equaling the achievement of legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton.

Pickford earned his 17th World Cup appearance during England's Round of 16 match against Mexico in the 2026 tournament, held in North America. The Three Lions secured a 3-2 victory over the hosts in that game.

Having debuted in the 2018 World Cup, Pickford has been a consistent presence in England's goal across three tournaments. His reliability under the posts has remained steadfast, even with changes in management, with Thomas Tuchel now leading the team instead of Gareth Southgate.

The Everton goalkeeper is poised to set a new record, surpassing Shilton's long-standing mark, should he feature in England's quarter-final clash. The Three Lions are scheduled to face Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Miami Stadium in the United States.

According to the official England Football Team website, other notable English players with numerous World Cup appearances include Harry Kane (16), Marcus Rashford and John Stones (15), and Sir Bobby Charlton, Terry Butcher, Bobby Moore, and Ashley Cole (14).

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Jordan Pickford has become the player with the most appearances for the Three Lions in the FIFA World Cup, after being named in the squad to play in Mexico in the Round of 16 in the 2026 edition in North America.