With England among the favourites for the 2026 World Cup, can Jordan Pickford land the Golden Glove at boosted 8/1 odds?

While he may not always dominate the headlines at major tournaments, England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been one of the Three Lions’ most influential and dependable players over the past decade. 

His importance to the national team was perhaps best illustrated in England’s first knockout match at the 2018 World Cup, when he produced a crucial penalty save against Colombia to help send England into the quarter-finals.

With England among the favourites to lift the trophy at the 2026 World Cup, Pickford could once again play a pivotal role between the posts. 

If the Three Lions enjoy a deep run in the tournament, the Everton goalkeeper is likely to be central to their success – and could emerge as a leading contender for the Golden Glove award.

For those backing him to shine on the biggest stage, Sky Bet are offering a World Cup Countdown Price Boost that has attracted plenty of attention. 

Enhanced from 13/2 to 8/1, the selection requires Pickford to finish the tournament as the Golden Glove winner. 

It is worth noting that Pickford finished the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with three clean sheets, the joint-highest total in the tournament. However, he missed out on the Golden Glove award, with the prize instead going to Emiliano Martinez. 

Although Martinez also kept three clean sheets, the award’s judging panel deemed the Argentina goalkeeper to have been the standout performer between the posts as he helped guide his country to World Cup glory.

Additionally, Pickford has been one of the Premier League’s most reliable goalkeepers in recent years, ranking among the top three for clean sheets in each of the last three seasons.

• All odds are correct at the time of publication