Pickford, Gueye, Ndiaye and Patterson have all featured in the tournament so far.
Brazil ended Scotland’s World Cup hopes hanging by a thread with a 3-0 win, Morocco had already ended their winning start, Senegal lost twice, England beat Croatia, and Pickford kept a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw with Ghana
ReadEverton will track their appearances, results and upcoming fixtures
The 2026 World Cup group stage is drawing to a close and Everton supporters have had four players to keep an eye on throughout.
Scotland’s tournament now hangs in the balance after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil last night, with Vinícius Júnior inspiring the Seleção to a comfortable win that leaves Steve Clarke’s side waiting on other results to discover whether they progress as one of the best third-placed teams. Senegal’s hopes of a first win were dented earlier in the week when Norway beat them 3-2 in a New Jersey goal-fest, while England beat Croatia in their opener before following it up with a goalless draw against Ghana, Jordan Pickford keeping a clean sheet despite a couple of nervy second-half moments.
ReadEverton will update this tracker throughout the World Cup as Everton’s representatives continue their journeys.
Everton’s World Cup representatives
| Player | Nation | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Pickford | England | Goalkeeper | 2 appearances |
| Idrissa Gana Gueye | Senegal | Midfielder | 2 appearances |
| Iliman Ndiaye | Senegal | Forward | 1 appearance |
| Nathan Patterson | Scotland | Defender | 3 appearances |
Jordan Pickford (England)
Pickford made his second appearance of the tournament as England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana in Foxborough, a result that leaves Thomas Tuchel’s side still needing a result against Panama to top the group.
The Everton goalkeeper had little to do for long periods as England dominated possession without troubling Benjamin Asare, but was required to act twice when Ghana broke at pace — once when he was adjudged to have been fouled by substitute Prince Kwabena Adu after coming off his line, and again late on when Abdul Fatawu was sent through before Ezri Konsa and Reece James cleared the danger.
A fuller breakdown of his performance is available in our analysis of Pickford’s night in Boston.
It was a second clean sheet of the tournament for Pickford, and a 14th World Cup appearance for England — level with John Stones and second only to Peter Shilton’s 17.
World Cup 2026 record
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 2 |
| Clean Sheets | 1 |
| Goals Conceded | 2 |
Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| England v Croatia | England won 4-2 |
| England v Ghana | Draw 0-0 |
Upcoming fixtures (BST)
| Fixture | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| England vs Panama | 27 June | 10:00pm |
Idrissa Gana Gueye (Senegal)
Gueye started and played the full 90 minutes as Senegal were beaten 3-2 by Norway in a thrilling Group I encounter, with Erling Haaland’s brace either side of a Marcus Holmgren Pedersen opener putting Norway in control before a late Senegal fightback fell just short.
The midfielder was at the heart of that response, combining with Sadio Mane to set up Ismaila Sarr’s first goal, and had a penalty appeal turned down after going down under a heavy aerial challenge from David Moller Wolfe. It capped a difficult week for Senegal, who have now lost two of their three group games and face Iraq needing a big win to stay in contention.
World Cup 2026 record
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 2 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Senegal vs France | Senegal lost 3-1 |
| Senegal vs Norway | Senegal lost 3-2 |
Upcoming fixtures (BST)
| Fixture | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal vs Iraq | 26 June | 8:00pm |
Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal)
Ndiaye was named among the substitutes for the 3-2 defeat to Norway but didn’t get off the bench, with Aliou Cisse instead turning to Ibrahim Mbaye, Ismail Jakobs, Mory Diaw, Pathe Ciss and Pape Matar Sarr as Senegal chased the game.
It means the Everton forward’s appearance tally stays at one for the tournament so far. With Senegal now needing a big win over Iraq to have any realistic hope of progressing, Ndiaye could yet have a part to play in the final group game.
World Cup 2026 record
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 1 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Senegal vs France | Senegal lost 3-1 |
| Senegal vs Norway | Senegal lost 3-2 |
Upcoming fixtures (BST)
| Fixture | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal vs Iraq | 26 June | 8:00pm |
Nathan Patterson (Scotland)
Patterson started for the second game running as Scotland’s World Cup came crashing back down to earth, with Vinícius Júnior inspiring Brazil to a comprehensive 3-0 win in Miami that leaves the Tartan Army facing an anxious wait to learn their fate.
The Everton full-back was given a torrid time by Brazil’s front line throughout, and was at fault — alongside goalkeeper Angus Gunn — as Vinícius arrived unmarked at the back post to head home Brazil’s second right at the end of the first half. Steve Clarke withdrew Patterson in the 82nd minute for Anthony Ralston with the game long since beyond Scotland, who finish the group with a goal difference of minus-3.
A fuller breakdown of Patterson’s performance, including how it might shape his standing at Everton heading into next season, is available in our match report on Scotland’s defeat to Brazil.
Scotland now wait until Sunday to discover whether they have done enough to qualify for the last 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
World Cup 2026 record
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 3 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Scotland vs Haiti | Scotland won 1-0 |
| Scotland vs Morocco | Scotland lost 0-1 |
| Scotland vs Brazil | Scotland lost 0-3 |
Upcoming fixtures (BST)
Group stage complete – Scotland now await other results to discover if they progress as one of the best third-placed sides.
Everton’s World Cup representation
It’s been a tough week for Everton’s contingent at the tournament. Senegal’s defeat to Norway leaves both Gueye and Ndiaye needing a big result against Iraq to keep their World Cup alive, while Patterson and Scotland’s fate is now out of their own hands after a heavy defeat to Brazil ended their unbeaten start to the tournament.
Pickford and England remain unbeaten, with a clean sheet against Ghana following the opening win over Croatia, and the focus now turns to a final group game against Panama that will determine their position heading into the knockout stages.
This page will be updated throughout World Cup 2026 as Everton’s players continue their campaigns.
Last updated: 25 June 2026
