Jordan Pickford sets England World Cup cap record

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has become his country's most-capped player in FIFA World Cup history, setting a new record during the 2026 tournament's quarterfinal match against Norway in Miami. The 32-year-old Everton keeper made his 18th World Cup appearance, surpassing the previous record of 17 held by Peter Shilton since 1990.

Pickford first equaled Shilton's mark during England's Round of 16 victory over Mexico on July 5-6, 2026, and then broke the record outright in the quarterfinal, which was also his 90th cap for the national team. Shilton's record was compiled across three tournaments in the 1980s, while Pickford has matched the feat across the 2018, 2022, and 2026 World Cups, having been England's undisputed first-choice keeper for nearly a decade.

The record caps a period of sustained excellence for Pickford in an England shirt, despite ongoing debates about his club situation at Everton. Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson told BBC Sport that Pickford's contributions have been undervalued, praising his maturity, shot-stopping, and distribution. Robinson highlighted Pickford's recent performance in the pressure-filled match against Mexico at the Azteca...