World Cup 2026 · 3 appearances
In 2026 Chris Richards has played 3 World Cup games at centre-back for Palace, posting 1.3 tackles, 2.3 fouls per game and 1 yellow cards. The match rating average is 7.2.
Last 3 World Cup games for Chris Richards: 4 tackles, 7 fouls. The defensive volume tracks the season averages closely — no obvious form swing in either direction.
In Palace's World Cup defensive unit, Chris Richards contributes 1.3 tackles per game. 2.3 fouls per match and 1 bookings keep the card-market signal noticeable.
Top Bet Builder legs for Chris Richards are tackles and fouls. 1+ tackles hits in 67% of World Cup games (2/3); 1+ fouls in 100%. Plus 1 yellow cards. Recent form: 4 tackles, 7 fouls in 3 games. Palace's next fixture is against Everton on Sat 22nd Aug.
Chris Richards averages 1.3 tackles per World Cup game in 2026, recording 1+ tackles in 67% of appearances.
Chris Richards has 1 yellow cards in 3 World Cup appearances this season, committing 2.3 fouls per game.
Chris Richards has made 1+ tackles in 67% and committed 1+ fouls in 100% of appearances this season. Check the match-by-match data above for recent form.
Chris Richards has an average match rating of 7.2 across 3 World Cup appearances in 2026.
Chris Richards plays as a defender for Palace, primarily appearing in World Cup fixtures in 2026.
Chris Richards plays for Palace in World Cup during the 2026 season.
Chris Richards and Palace face Everton on Sat 22nd Aug — see the match-by-match table above for Chris Richards's historical output against Everton where the fixture has been played in 2026.
| Date | Competition | Opposition | Venue | Result | Score | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on Target | Passes | Accurate Passes | Tackles | Fouls | Fouls Drawn | Interceptions | Yellow Cards | Opta Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02.07.2026 | World Cup | Bosnia | Home | W | 2-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17.0 |
| 19.06.2026 | World Cup | Australia | Home | W | 2-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 91 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25.0 |
| 13.06.2026 | World Cup | Paraguay | Home | W | 4-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 83 | 83 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19.6 |
| 17.05.2026 | Premier League | Brentford | Away | D | 2-2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2.0 |
| 13.05.2026 | Premier League | Man City | Away | L | 0-3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13.2 |
| 10.05.2026 | Premier League | Everton | Home | D | 2-2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 65 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.2 |
| 07.05.2026 | Europa Conference League | Shakhtar Donetsk | Home | W | 2-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12.8 |
| 03.05.2026 | Premier League | B'mouth | Away | L | 0-3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 |
| 30.04.2026 | Europa Conference League | Shakhtar Donetsk | Away | W | 3-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14.6 |
| 25.04.2026 | Premier League | Liverpool | Away | L | 1-3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10.2 |