Shilton did not make his World Cup finals debut until the age of 32, but he played in 17 finals matches and shares the record of 10 clean sheets in World Cup finals matches with French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez.
Shilton tidak membuat debut di putaran final Piala Dunia hingga ia berumur 32 tahun, tetapi ia bermain dalam 17 pertandingan dan berbagi rekor 10 pertandingan tanpa kebobolan di pertandingan putaran final Piala Dunia dengan penjaga gawang Prancis Fabien Barthez.