Pickford is writing his name in golden letters in England’s World Cup history

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford opened the match against Mexico with a historic goal as he made his name among the legends of English football in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 tie between the two teams at the Azteca Stadium on a night of exceptional significance at the ‘World’s Most Famous Stadium’.

According to the networkStats Foot:Frenchman Pickford is now making his 17th World Cup finals appearance for England, equaling legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton’s record for the most appearances for England in the tournament’s history.

The achievement is the latest milestone in an illustrious international career for Pickford, who has become one of England’s most popular pillars in recent years, holding his place at more than one World Cup and continuing to perform at remarkable levels on major international forums.

The clash between England and Mexico is receiving a lot of public and media attention as it ranks as one of the most popular matches of the Round of 16 given the high ambitions of both teams to continue their journey to the advanced stages and fight for the 2026 World Cup title.

Mexico booked their place in the round of 16 after a deserved 2-0 win over Ecuador to set up a highly-anticipated date with England in front of their home fans and on home soil.

On the other hand, England qualified for the same stage after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Democratic Republic of Congo to confidently continue their journey in the tournament and face a tough test against Mexico, with each side looking to qualify for the quarter-finals.