goalkeeper
noun
goal·keep·er
ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər 
: a player who defends the goal in any of various games (such as hockey, lacrosse, or soccer)
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Belgium’s lineup that day included goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, midfielders Axel Witsel and Kevin De Bruyne and striker Romelu Lukaku.
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Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Five minutes after right back Jarrell Quansah was sent off for a clumsy challenge, winger Anthony Gordon burst through on goal and the Mexican goalkeeper brought him down for a penalty that captain Harry Kane scored.
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Peter White,
Deadline,
6 July 2026
After a series of deflections inside the box, the ball found its way hovering toward Ronaldo from just about four yards from the box and the Spain goalkeeper out of position.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 July 2026
But England was awarded a penalty for a challenge by Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel, and Kane converted for his sixth goal of this tournament and 14th of his World Cup career, matching Gerd Müller of West Germany for fifth on the scoring list.
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Carlos Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2026
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Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Five minutes after right back Jarrell Quansah was sent off for a clumsy challenge, winger Anthony Gordon burst through on goal and the Mexican goalkeeper brought him down for a penalty that captain Harry Kane scored.
—
Peter White,
Deadline,
6 July 2026
After a series of deflections inside the box, the ball found its way hovering toward Ronaldo from just about four yards from the box and the Spain goalkeeper out of position.
—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 July 2026
But England was awarded a penalty for a challenge by Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel, and Kane converted for his sixth goal of this tournament and 14th of his World Cup career, matching Gerd Müller of West Germany for fifth on the scoring list.
—
Carlos Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2026
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“Goalkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalkeeper. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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goalkeeper
noun
goal·keep·er
ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər
: a player who defends the goal in various games
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