European Football · Saturday, October 17, 2026
An English goalkeeper facing his father in 2026
Chris Gordon will defend England's goal while his father Colin coaches Argentina at the World Cup.
By Editorial team
A singular family story marks the 2026 World Cup: Chris Gordon, English goalkeeper, could meet his father Colin on the pitch. The latter holds the position of assistant coach at the Argentine Football Federation. A rare scenario in world football history where the two nations could face each other during the competition organized in North America.