Pickford breaks England World Cup appearance record | OneFootball

England's dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals was a landmark occasion for more than one reason. Not only did it send the Three Lions into the semi-finals for just the fourth time in their history, it also saw Jordan Pickford and Harry Kane climb to the top of England's all-time World Cup appearance rankings.

Pickford completed the full 120 minutes to help England keep Norway at bay, making his 18th World Cup appearance and overtaking Peter Shilton, who previously held the record with 17. If, as expected, the Everton goalkeeper starts the semi-final against Argentina, he will extend his lead at the top of the list.

The quarter-final also marked Pickford's 90th England cap. During his international career, he has recorded 58 wins, 18 draws and 14 defeats, moving level with Bryan Robson as England's 14th most-capped player. 

Kane, meanwhile, drew level with Shilton on 17 World Cup appearances, moving into outright second place behind Pickford. With England still in the competition, the captain looks certain to add to that tally as Thomas Tuchel's side chase only their second World Cup final.

The 32-year-old also reached another milestone, earning his 120th England cap to move level with Wayne Rooney in second place on the country's all-time appearance list. Only Peter Shilton, with 125 caps, now sits above him.