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Jordan Pickford

Jordan Pickford — England goalkeeper, involved in penalty incident during Ghana match at 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026-06-032026-06-27

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    England’s Jordan Pickford and Senegal’s Edouard Mendy are just some of the household names who have managed to get their hand to the ball, only to fail to keep it out.

    Is the World Cup ball making it hard for goalkeepers?
  3. Daily Guide

    The Black Stars also felt aggrieved moments earlier when Adu Kwabena collided with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, only for the referee to award a free kick instead of penalising the keeper.

    Queiroz Questions VAR In Ghana-England Draw
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Inaki Williams broke behind Marc Guehi and forced a sharp save from Jordan Pickford, with Antoine Semenyo firing the rebound over.

    2026 FIFA World Cup: We have won nothing yet, target is 1/16th round… Queiroz tells fans after England stalemate
  5. Joy Online

    I would like them to also take my coffee once in a while.” The incident in question occurred when substitute Prince Adu broke through the England defence and appeared to be brought down by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, with Queiroz insisting it was both a penalty and a red card off

    Queiroz fumes at VAR after Ghana draw with England, claims officials missed penalty and red card
  6. Joy Online

    Abdul Fatawu was sent through on Jordan Pickford, and while Ezri Konsa got back to foil his initial attempt, the winger’s second effort was blocked just in front of the goalline by team-mate Antoine Semenyo.

    Resolute Ghana earn England stalemate
  7. Joy Online

    Predicted line-ups England: Pickford; James, Konsa, Stones, Oreilly; Anderson, Rice; Madueke, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane Ghana: Asare; Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah; Yirenkyi, Partey, Owusu; Issahaku, Jordan, Semenyo

    2026 World Cup: England vs Ghana Preview
  8. Joy Online

    That thinking worked out well with Madueke’s four passes to Kane against Croatia the joint most in the England team, matched by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

    Madueke’s remarkable season – from petition to World Cup starter
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    But Martin Baturina equalised in the 36th minute, whipping a shot into the corner with pace and precision that Jordan Pickford got a hand on but could not keep out.

    Kane draws level with Lineker as England outgun Croatia
  10. Joy Online

    Croatia, always dangerous opponents, were level after 36 minutes when Martin Baturina sent a powerful drive high past Jordan Pickford, who got a touch but could not keep the ball out.

    Kane and Bellingham shine as England outshine Croatia in thriller
  11. Joy Online

    England’s World Cup squad numbers Jordan Pickford Ezri Konsa Nico O’Reilly Declan Rice John Stones Marc Guehi Bukayo Saka Elliot Anderson Harry Kane Jude Bellingham Marcus Rashford Tino Livramento Dean Henderson Jordan Henderson Dan Burn Kobbie Mainoo Morgan Rogers Anthony Gordon

    Bellingham is No 10 in England World Cup squad
Sport

World Cup ball properties affecting goalkeeper performance

The News

Goalkeepers at this World Cup have reported difficulties with the Adidas Trionda ball, with several conceding goals despite getting a hand to the ball. Former Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel trained with the ball before the tournament, suggesting the ball's design may be contributing to the pattern of goalkeeper errors.

26 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Yesterday

  1. World Cup ball properties affecting goalkeeper performance

    Goalkeepers at this World Cup have reported difficulties with the Adidas Trionda ball, with several conceding goals despite getting a hand to the ball. Former Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel trained with the ball before the tournament, suggesting the ball's design may be contributing to the pattern of goalkeeper errors.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 25 June

  1. Queiroz criticises VAR decisions after Ghana's England draw

    Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz expressed frustration with the Video Assistant Referee system after the Black Stars' goalless draw against England in their Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, particularly over a second-half incident in the penalty area involving England defender Ezri Konsa and Ghana substitute Prince Adu Kwabena that he believed should have resulted in a penalty and red card.

    25 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana holds England 0-0 at 2026 World Cup group stage

    Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Queiroz claims VAR missed penalty and red card in England draw

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz criticised VAR officials after his team's goalless draw with England, claiming they missed a clear penalty and red card when substitute Prince Adu was brought down by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the second half.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ghana holds England to goalless draw in World Cup 2026

    Ghana's defensive display earned a 0–0 draw with England at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams remain in the top two of Group L and can secure a Round of 32 spot with a point from their final matches against Panama and Croatia respectively.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana faces England in 2026 World Cup group stage

    Ghana and England, each with three points from their opening matches, meet in the second group game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium; a win for either side could secure automatic progression to the knockout phase.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Arsenal winger Madueke rises from criticism to England World Cup starter

    Noni Madueke, who faced a petition against his £50m move to Arsenal from Chelsea last summer, has become a Premier League winner and started for England in their World Cup opener against Croatia, where he won the penalty scored by Harry Kane in a 4-2 victory.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. England beats Croatia 4-2 in World Cup Group L opener

    Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scoring. The victory came in a heavyweight clash at Dallas Stadium, with Croatia twice drawing level before England pulled away.

    19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 17 June

  1. England defeats Croatia in World Cup group stage opener

    England beat Croatia in a high-scoring match in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. The match was decided after England came from behind multiple times and ultimately secured a comfortable victory, though England showed defensive vulnerabilities throughout the match.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Jude Bellingham given England No 10 shirt for World Cup

    England has announced its squad numbers for the World Cup, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham receiving the No 10 shirt, potentially signalling his role in the central attacking role ahead of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

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