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The England keeper set to face his dad at a World Cup

A father-son showdown looms at this year’s Powerchair Football World Cup, as England goalkeeper Chris Gordon prepares to face Argentina—a team coached by his father, Colin Gordon. The 2023 World Cup runner-up Colin, a former professional striker who later became a football agent, now leads Argentina’s campaign in Buenos Aires, while his son Chris, making his fourth appearance for England, aims to secure a victory for bragging rights.

The Gordons have a history of collaboration, having worked together at West Bromwich Albion and with the England national team, but this match carries a deeply personal edge. England, one of the tournament favorites alongside France and the USA, will look to build on their strong squad, which includes 17-year-old Dan McLellan in his second World Cup and veteran captain Jon Bolding in his fifth.

The competition, featuring 10 teams from Argentina to Japan, kicks off this weekend with live streaming on YouTube, culminating in the final on October 23.

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