Their 2026 World Cup
The 682 minutes that no other England defender matched, with seven starts in eight matches. The anchor of a back line that reached the semi-finals and finished third.
Match by match
M. Guéhi played 8 matches for England: 7 as a starter and 1 off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group L | vs Croatia 4-2 | Came on in the 87′ |
| Group L | vs Ghana 0-0 | Started, played the full match |
| Group L | vs Panama 2-0 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 32 | vs DR Congo 2-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 16 | vs Mexico 3-2 | Started, played the full match · 🟨 |
| Quarter-finals | vs Norway 2-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Semi-finals | vs Argentina 1-2 | Started, played the full match |
| Third-place play-off | vs France 6-4 | Started, off on 90′ |
Who he is
- Born
- 13 July 2000 · aged 26 at the World Cup
- Birthplace
- Abidjan
- Club
- Manchester City F.C.
- Height
- 1.82 m
Data: Wikidata (CC0).
Biography
Addji Keaninkin Marc-Israel Guéhi ( GAY-ee; born 13 July 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team. Guéhi came through the youth system at Chelsea and made his first-team debut in 2019 before spending a season and a half on loan at Swansea City. He joined Crystal Palace in 2021 for £18 million, becoming the club's third most expensive signing. He went on to make over 180 appearances for the club; appointed club captain in 2024, he led them to win both the FA Cup and Community Shield in 2025. Born in the Ivory Coast, Guéhi has represented England at youth level and was a key part of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup winning squad. He made his debut for the senior team in 2022, and was a starting member of the squad that were runners-up at UEFA Euro 2024.
Early life Addji Keaninkin Marc-Israel Guéhi was born on 13 July 2000 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and moved with his family to Lewisham, London, England, at the age of one. He attended St George's Church of England School in Gravesend, Kent.
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