England goalkeeper Chris Gordon is set to face his father, Colin Gordon, who is coaching Argentina, in a Powerchair Football World Cup match in Buenos Aires on Sunday. This will be Chris Gordon's fourth World Cup appearance for England.
Colin Gordon, a former professional footballer, previously managed England to the final of the 2023 World Cup, where they were defeated by France on penalties. Chris Gordon, a Kidderminster resident, expressed his confidence that England will win, stating, "England will definitely come out on top [against Argentina], so bragging rights will be coming my way."
The Powerchair Football World Cup, featuring 10 teams, began on Saturday and will conclude with the final on Friday, 23 October. England is considered among the favourites, alongside France and the USA, for this year's tournament.
England's squad includes both youth and experience, with 17-year-old Dan McLellan preparing for his second World Cup and captain Jon Bolding heading to his fifth. Head coach Adam McEvoy is optimistic about the team's prospects, aiming to improve on their performance three years ago.